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Application Procedures
Step 1: Download the Idaho Notary Public Handbook and complete the included Application
The Idaho Notary Public Handbook is available for download here: Idaho Notary Public Handbook
The Idaho Notary Public Application is located in the handbook. You may print the application and complete it or you can fill it out online and then print.
You will need to make arrangements to have a notary public take your acknowledgment under oath or affirmation that the information provided in the application is true. The Notary Search feature from Notary-services.com can be helpful in contacting a notary public. Simply click the link below, enter your home ZIP code and click search for a list of notaries public in your area: Click here Notary Search
New and Renewing Notary Packages
Renewing Notary Packages do not come with a notary journal
Our New and Renewal Notary Packages include your required $10,000 Idaho Notary Bond. The State of Idaho requires purchasing your notary bond, which you will need to send along with your notary application. The price for this notary bond is the same if purchased with one of our packages or purchased separately.
Step 2: Order your supplies from The Notary's Store
To order the necessary items to become an Idaho notary public please use the following link to access the online store at The Notary's Store. Once you enter the store, fill in the required fields with your information such as "official name" and "commission expiration date" and select your products. You will be entering the Idaho section for your official surety bond and other notary supplies. We offer a New Notary Supply Package and a Renewing Notary Supply Package which include your required $10,000 Idaho Notary Bond, Idaho Notary Seal/Stamp and officially recommended Idaho Notary Journal, and other needed notary supplies at a special reduced price. To order, enter the required information and scroll down through the page to locate the notary packages, or purchase your required $10,000 Idaho notary bond and Idaho notary seal/stamp separately, and follow the instructions through checkout. Once you receive your supplies you will be able to complete the application. You will need to stamp your official seal on the application where indicated. Be sure to make a copy of the actual bond for your records.
Note: An Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy does not replace a bond, but will help to repay the bonding company if a claim is ever made. Errors and Omissions is not required by law, but may be purchased as it protects the notary public and pays for any charges the notary might owe for legal fees and costs should the notary be sued.
Step 3: Prepare and send application items to the Secretary of State
Gather the following items and prepare to send them to the Office of the Secretary of State:
- Your $10,000 notary bond with your signature
- A $30.00 filing fee
- The completed notary public application. Don't forget you need to stamp your official seal on the application where indicated.
Review each item and determine that it is accurate and complete and submit the completed application, signed bond and $30.00 filing fee to the address listed below.
Secretary of State
PO Box 83720
450 N 4th Street
Boise, ID 83720-0080
Step 4: Receive your Idaho Notary Commission information and order the remainder of your supplies from The Notary's Store
Once you have all of your paperwork and have received your supplies, you will be ready to begin your duties as a notary public for the State of Idaho.
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