How to Become a Notary in Other States
The process for becoming a Notary Public varies
by state and/or jurisdiction, but typically includes the following
steps:
- Application. Applicants provide name,
address and other contact information, and answer questions
as to age, residency, previous Notary Public commissions
held and background.
- Fee. Applicants must pay an application
or commissioning fee to the commissioning authority.
- Oath. Applicants must take an oath
of office. The oath may be incorporated into the application
or filed with a county clerk or other local official after
the commission is issued and within a specified period of
time.
Additional steps may be required, such as taking
an educational course, passing an examination or obtaining
a Notary bond.
The following states require a State Specific Notary Education Course.
The following states REQUIRE AN EXAM to become a notary public.
- California
Our California Notary Same Day Training and Exam (Live Seminar)
is state approved for required Notary Training.
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Utah
- Oregon
- New York
- Maine
North Carolina Notaries: You
must take your course from a North Carolina Community College
offering the State-Approved Course.
All other states that are not listed do not require Education
Courses or Exams to become a notary public.
For the specific requirements to obtain a Notary
commission in your state, select your state from the menu
below.
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