Utah requires a $5,000 surety bond, a state exam ($95), and a background check. Commissions last 4 years and the maximum fee is $10 per notarial act. As of May 2026, Utah also requires a journal for new commissions (SB139). Here is the step-by-step process. Eligibility Requirements Anyone interested in becoming a Utah notary public…
Key Takeaways Training course and exam both required $10,000 surety bond required Application fee: $30 | Commission term: 4 years Notary stamp and journal both required Maximum fee: $5 per notarization Must present stamp within 45 days of commission Must be 18+, a NM resident, with no disqualifying convictions Training course and exam both required….
The venue on a notary certificate is the state and county where the notarization takes place. It appears at the top of every notarial certificate: usually as “State of ________, County of ________”, and tells anyone reading the document exactly where the notary was physically located when they performed the notarial act. Notarial Certificates Defined…
If you’re a notary public, you know marketing your business is vital to getting more customers. But what are some great marketing ideas for your notary services? Today we’ll share some tips on getting more people to your notary signing agent business – from online advertising to Word-of-Mouth marketing, and there are many ways to…
Key Takeaways Online exam required: 25 questions, must score 80% $7,500 surety bond required Application fee: $20 | Commission term: 10 years Notary stamp required No state fee cap Must be 18+, an AR resident, and have no prior revocations within 10 years Processing time: 2-4 weeks Online exam required: 25 questions, must score 80%….
Key Takeaways No exam or training required No surety bond required Application fee: $75 | Commission term: 5 years Processing time: 8-10 weeks (Governor and Executive Council approval) Requires endorsement from 2 NH notaries + 1 NH registered voter Notary stamp not legally required but recommended Maximum fee: $10 per signature, $25 for RON RON…
Electronic Notarization Explained Remote online notarization (RON) lets a notary and signer meet over video instead of in person. The notary verifies the signer’s identity through knowledge-based authentication (KBA) or biometric credential analysis, watches the signer sign, then applies a digital signature and electronic seal to the document. The entire session is recorded and stored….
Key Takeaways You must be 18+, a Florida resident, and able to read and write English First-time applicants must complete a 3-hour education course (free through the state) Florida requires a $7,500 surety bond: no exam needed Application goes through the Governor’s office with a $39 fee Commission term is 4 years Maximum notarization fee…
Key Takeaways Standard notaries need no bond and no E&O, a $25,000 bond is required only for electronic estate planning notarizations (HB 315, April 2025) You must complete a 3-hour state-approved education course with testing BCI background check required (no disqualifying offenses) Commission term is 5 years (longer than most states) Application fee: $15 |…
Key Takeaways No exam, no training, no bond required Application fee: $30 | Commission term: 3 years (1 year for border-state residents) Notary stamp required No state fee cap RON available Must be 18+, with no disqualifying convictions No exam, no training, no bond required. Here’s how the process works. Requirements Be at least 18…
Key Takeaways No surety bond required: one of the few states without one Open book exam required (on the application form) Application fee: $50 | Commission term: 7 years (4 years for NH residents) Processing time: 4-6 weeks Notary stamp not required but recommended No state fee cap for notarial acts Must be 18+, a…
Wisconsin requires a $500 surety bond, a state tutorial and exam (90% to pass), and a $20 application fee. The commission lasts 4 years and the maximum notary fee is $5 per act. Here is how to get started. Wisconsin Notary Requirements You must meet the following requirements to be a Wisconsin notary public: Disqualifying…
Key Takeaways Exam required: administered by the Department of the Attorney General $1,000 surety bond required (must be authorized by a circuit court judge) Application fee: $20 | Commission fee: $100 | Exam fee: $10 | Commission term: 4 years Notary stamp and journal both required Maximum fee: $5 per notarial act, $25 for RON…
Key Takeaways No exam or training course required $2,500 surety bond required (premium costs ~$50) Application fee: $40 | Commission term: 4 years Processing time: ~1 month Notary stamp required (seal embosser or rubber stamp) No state fee cap: notary sets fees, must post a fee schedule Must be 18+, an AK resident legally residing…
Key Takeaways $50,000 surety bond required: one of the highest in the country (premium ~$75) Mandatory online training required (since Sept 2023). No state exam. Application fee: $10 | Commission term: 4 years Processing time: up to 6 weeks Notary stamp required Maximum fee: $5 per notarial act Must be 18+, an AL resident living…
Key Takeaways New for February 2026: Surety bond increased from $10,000 to $50,000 State exam required (open-book, administered by Secretary of State) Lifetime commission (does not expire) Journal (notarial register) required Must be 18+, a LA resident, and registered to vote in your parish Training course strongly recommended Louisiana is unique in several ways: notaries…
Key Takeaways $10,000 surety bond required Journal required for all notarial acts No exam or training course required Application fee: $30 | Commission term: 4 years Must be 18+, a WA resident, and able to read/write English RON (remote online notarization) available since 2020 Washington requires a $10,000 surety bond and a journal for all…
Key Takeaways No exam or training required $5,000 surety bond required Application fee: $25 | Commission term: 4 years Notary stamp required Maximum fee: $5 per notarial act, RON not permitted Must be 18+, a MS resident, with no felony convictions No exam or training required. Here’s how the process works. Requirements Be at least…
Yes. You can hold notary commissions in more than one state at the same time. There is no federal law preventing it. Each commission is separate, and you must meet the requirements of each state independently. But there are important restrictions to understand, and the process isn’t as simple as filling out one form. Here’s…
Key Takeaways No exam, no training, and no bond required Application fee: $25 + $10 county filing | Commission term: 10 years Must be a registered South Carolina voter Maximum fee: $5 per notarization Notary stamp recommended but not required Processing time: 2-12 weeks No RON: remote online notarization not currently allowed South Carolina has…
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