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Alabama

Alabama Notary Application

Application process varies by county. Visit the state's website to obtain application from your probate judge.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Alabama Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailP.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103-5616(334) 242-7200stephanie.vaught@sos.alabama.gov

 

For more information, visit the Alabama Secretary of State website

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Alaska

Alaska Notary Application

Applicants can complete a commission application two different ways:

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Alaska Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Office of Lt. Governor AddressPhoneEmail240 Main Street, Room 301
Juneau, AK 99801(877) 764-1234notary@alaska.gov

 

For more information, visit the Alaska Secretary of State website.

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Arizona

Arizona Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the application online. All applicants must obtain an Arizona Notary surety bond prior to submitting the application. Once completed, file the bond and application with the Secretary of State by doing one of the following:

 

File By MailIn-Person Filing (Phoenix Office)In-Person Filing (Tucson Office)

Secretary of State
Attn: Notary Dept.
1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808

1700 W. Washington St
Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808400 West Congress
First Floor, Suite 141
Phoenix, AZ 85007-1335

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Arizona Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Copy Certificate by Notary (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature by Mark Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Translators Affidavit with (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneContact1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808602-542-6187Email

 

For more information, visit the Arizona Secretary of State website.

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Arkansas

Arkansas Notary Application

Applicants can register for a free user account on the Arkansas Secretary of State website to begin the process. Once you have taken and passed the exam, print out the application and have it properly notarized. Mail the original notarized application, a copy of the surety bond and $20 application fee to:

Arkansas Secretary of State
1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72201

 

Commission Information

Length of Commission

10 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Arkansas Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Copy Certificate by Notary (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Corporate and Other Representative Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmail500 Woodlane Ave #256
Little Rock, AR 72201(501) 682-3409notary@sos.arkansas.gov

 

For more information, visit the Arkansas Secretary of State website.

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California

California Notary Application

Once applicants have taken their mandatory state-required training, the California Notary application is available at the site of the exam location. The California State Proctor will provide each applicant with a two-sided Notary application. A printable application is available here. 

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any California Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmail1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 653-6814Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the California Secretary of State website.

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Colorado

Colorado Notary Application

The application process in Colorado occurs in the Colorado Secretary of State's website.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Colorado Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Copy Certification by Notary (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailColorado Department of State
1700 Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80290(303) 894-2200 (Press 4)notary@sos.state.co.us

 

For more information, visit the Colorado Secretary of State's website.

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Connecticut

Connecticut Notary Application

The Connecticut Notary application is available for download here. Mail the completed application to:

Notary Public Unit
P.O. Box 150470
Hartford, CT 06115

Commission Information

Length of Commission

5-6 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Connecticut Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Copy Certification by Notary (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Credible Witness Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature by Mark Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature Witnessing (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailOffice of the Secretary of the State
State of Connecticut
30 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06106(860) 509-6100crd@ct.gov

 

For more information, visit the Connecticut Secretary of State's website.

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Delaware

Delaware Notary Application

The Delaware Notary application is submitted via online on the Delaware website. Notaries can also print out the application here

Commission Information

Length of Commission

New: 2 Years
Renew: 2 or 4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Delaware Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Copy Certification by Notary (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Verification on Oath or Affirmation (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature Witnessing (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Representation Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 898
Dover, DE 19903(302) 739-4111 (Press 3)notary@delaware.gov

 

For more information, visit the Delaware Secretary of State's website.

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Florida

Florida Notary Application

Applicants in Florida are required to submit the application through a bonding agency. Use the NNA's Florida Notary Application Wizard to easily fill out the application.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Florida Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • FL Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Verification on Oath or Affirmation (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Official/Trustee Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • FL Certification of Photocopy

  • FL Jurat

  • Signature by Mark Jurat (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature by Mark Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Disabled Person’s Jurat (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Disabled Person’s Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

State Resources

Department of State AddressPhoneEmailNotary Section
Executive Office of the Governor
209, The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001(302) 739-4111Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Florida Department of State's website.

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Georgia

Georgia Notary Application

Applicants in Georgia can fill out the Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Georgia Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

GSCCA AddressPhoneEmail1875 Century Boulevard
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30345(404) 327-9058Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authorities website.

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Hawaii

Hawaii Notary Application

Applicants in Hawaii can fill out the Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Hawaii Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Department of the Attorney General AddressPhoneEmailDepartment of the Attorney General
Notary Public Office
425 Queen St
Honolulu, HI 96813(808) 586-1216Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General's website.

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Idaho

Idaho Notary Application

Notary applicants in Idaho can fill out and print their Notary application online. Mail the completed application to:

Secretary of State
P.O. Box 83720
450 N 4th Street
Boise, ID 83720-0080

Commission Information

Length of Commission

6 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Idaho Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Credible Witness Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature by Mark Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Copy Certification by Notary (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailIdaho Secretary of State
State Library Building
450 North 4th Street
Boise, ID 83702(208) 332-2849ntaa@sos.idaho.gov

 

For more information, visit the Idaho Secretary of State's website.

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Illinois

Illinois Notary Application

Notary applicants in Illinois can fill out and print their Notary application online. Applicants can mail the original completed application and bond to the NNA. We will process the application and send it to the state electronically.
Mail to:

National Notary Association
9350 De Soto Ave
Chatsworth, CA 91311

Commission Information

Length of Commission

Resident: 4 Years
Non-Resident: 1 Year

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Illinois Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
213 State Capitol
Springfield, IL 62756(217) 785-3000Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Illinois Secretary of State's website.

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Indiana

Indiana Notary Application

Applicants in Indiana need to use submit their Notary application on the Indiana State Website. All applicant must purchase a bond prior to submitting the application.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

8 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Indiana Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmail200 W. Washington St, Room 201
Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 232-6531constituent@sos.IN.gov

 

For more information, visit the Indiana Secretary of State's website.

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Iowa

Iowa Notary Application

Notary applicants in Iowa can fill out and print their Notary application online.
Once completed, mail application to:

Secretary of State
Notary Division
Lucas Building, 1st Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319

Commission Information

Length of Commission

Resident: 3 Years
Non-Resident: 1 Year

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Iowa Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
First Floor, Lucas Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319(515) 281-5204sos@sos.iowa.gov

 

For more information, visit the Iowa Secretary of State's website.

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Kansas

Kansas Notary Application

Aapplicants in Kansas are instructed to fill out and print the Notary application online.
Mail application to:

Kansas Secretary of State
Memorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 S.W. 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66612

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Iowa Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailMemorial Hall, 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594(785) 296-4564notary@sos.ks.gov

 

For more information, visit the Kansas Secretary of State's website.

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Kentucky

Kentucky Notary Application

Applicants in Kentucky can submit their Notary application two different ways:

Notary Public State at Large

  1. Online Application

  2. Download Notary Application and Mail to:
    Division of Corporations, Notary Commissions
    P.O. Box 821
    Frankfort, KY 40602-0821

Notary Public Special Commission

  1. Online Application

  2. Download Notary Application and Mail to:
    Division of Corporations, Notary Commissions
    P.O. Box 821
    Frankfort, KY 40602-0821

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Kentucky Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Verification on Oath or Affirmation

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailOffice of the Secretary of State
Notary Branch
P.O. Box 821
700 Capital Ave., Ste. 158
Frankfort, KY 40601(502) 564-3490KY Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Kentucky Secretary of State's website.

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Louisiana

Louisiana Notary Application

Applicants in Louisiana are required to complete a Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

Lifetime (unless revoked)

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Louisiana Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailLouisiana Secretary of State
Notary Division
8585 Archives Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809(225) 922-0507Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Louisiana Secretary of State's website.

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Maine

Maine Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Maine Notary appliocation online.
Send completed application to:

Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions
Notary Public Section
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101

Commission Information

Length of Commission

7 Years

Forms & Certificates

NNA Members can download any Maine Notary certificate or purchase a pad for longer use.

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgement (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Copy Certification by Notary

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailDivision of Corporations, UCC and Commissions
Notary Public Section
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101(207) 626-8400cec.notaries@maine.gov

 

For more information, visit the Maine Secretary of State's website.

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Maryland

Maryland Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Maryland Notary application.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

Maryland does not allow Notaries to attach certificates to documents.

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailMaryland Secretary of State
16 Francis St.
Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 9745521Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Maryland Secretary of State's website.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Massachusetts Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Notary Public Office
Room 184, State House
Boston, MA 02133

Commission Information

Length of Commission

7 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

State House AddressPhoneEmailMassachusetts State House
Office of the Governor
Room 280
Boston, MA 02133(617) 725-4005Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Massachusetts State House's website.

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Michigan

Michigan Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Michigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48918

Commission Information

Length of Commission

6-7 Years (Term ends on Notary's birthday)

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Verification on Oath or Affirmation

  • Witnessing or Attesting a Signature

  • Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailMichigan Department of State
Office of the Great Seal
7064 Crowner Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48918(888) 767-6424Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Michigan Secretary of State's website.

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Minnesota

Minnesota Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Minnesota Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Minnesota Secretary of State - Notary
Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
St, Paul, MN 55103

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 or 5 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailMinnesota Secretary of State - Notary
Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100
St, Paul, MN 55103(651) 296-2803Notary.sos@state.mn.us

 

For more information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

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Mississippi

Mississippi Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Mississippi Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Secretary of State
Business Services Division
P.O. Box 136
Jackson, MS 39205-0136

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailP.O. Box 136
Jackson, MS 39205(601) 359-1615Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Mississippi Secretary of State's website.

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Missouri

Missouri Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Missouri Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Parntership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature by Mark Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Acknowledgment by Person Directing Notary to Sign (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailNotaries & Commissions Unit
James C. Kirkpatrick Info Center
600 West Main, Room 322
Jefferson City, MO 65101(573) 751-2783commissions@sos.mo.gov

 

For more information, visit the Missouri Secretary of State's website.

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Montana

Montana Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Montana Notary application.
Once completed, mail the Notary application to:

Montana Secretary of State
Certification and Notary Services
PO Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneFaxNotary Services
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801(406) 444-5379(406) 444-4263

 

For more information, visit the Montana Secretary of State's website.

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Nebraska

Nebraska Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Nebraska Notary application online.
Once completed, mail application to:

Business Services Division: Notary
1445 K St., 1301 Capitol Bldg.
P.O. Box 95104
Lincoln, NE 68509

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Parntership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Signature by Mark Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Acknowledgment by Person Directing Notary to Sign (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailState Capitol
1445 K St., 1301 Capitol Bldg.
Lincoln, NE 68509(402) 471-2558sos.notary@nebraska.gov

 

For more information, visit the Nebraska Secretary of State's website.

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Nevada

Nevada Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Nevada Notary application online.
Once completed, mail all required documentation to:

Secretary of State, Barbara K. Cegavske
101 North Carson St., Suite 3
Carson City, NV 89701-3714

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailNotary Division
101 North Carson Street, Suite 3
Carson City, NV 89701-3714(775) 684-5708nvnotary@sos.nv.gov

 

For more information, visit the Nevada Secretary of State's website.

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New Hampshire

Nevada Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the New Hampshire Notary application.
Once completed, mail all required documentation to:

Secretary of State
State House, Room 204
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

Commission Information

Length of Commission

5 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
State House, Room 204
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301(603) 271-3242nvnotary@sos.nv.gov

 

For more information, visit the New Hampshire Secretary of State's website.

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New Jersey

New Jersey Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the New Jersey Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

5 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Department of the Treasury AddressPhoneEmailDepartment of the Treasury
P. O. Box 002
Trenton, NJ 08625-0002(609) 292-6748Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the New Jersey Department of the Treasury's website.

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New Mexico

New Mexico Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the New Mexico Notary application online.
Mail completed application to:

Secretary of State
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneFaxNew Mexico Capitol Annex North
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87501(505) 827-3614(505) 827-3611

 

For more information, visit the New Mexico Secretary of State's website.

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New York

New York Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the New York Notary application online.
Mail the completed, notarized application to:

Division of Licensing Services
Alfred E. Smith
80 South Swan St., 10th Floor
Albanym, NY 12201

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Division of Licensing Services AddressPhoneEmailDepartment of State
One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12231-0001(518) 474-4429Online Contact Form.

 

For more information, visit the New York Division of Licensing Services's website.

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North Carolina

North Carolina Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the North Carolina Notary application online.
Mail the completed, notarized application to:

NC Secretary of State
PO Box 29626
Raleigh, NC 27626

Commission Information

Length of Commission

5 Years

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Verification on Oath or Affirmation

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailThe Notary Public Section
North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State
PO Box 29626
Raleigh, NC 27626-0626(919) 807-2219notary@sosnc.gov.

 

For more information, visit the North Carolina Secretary of State's website.

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North Dakota

North Dakota Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the North Dakota Notary application online.
Mail the completed, notarized application to:

Secretary of State
State of North Dakota
600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108
Bismarck, ND 58505-0500

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
State of North Dakota
600 E Boulevard Avenue Dept 108
Bismarck, ND 58505-0500(701) 328-2900Online Contact Form.

 

For more information, visit the North Dakota Secretary of State's website.

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Ohio

Ohio Notary Application

Applicants need to contact their county to inquire about the process of becoming a notary. Please visit the Ohio website to find the contact number for your county.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

5 Years

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Public Officer/Trustee/Representative Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailOhio Secretary of State
180 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215(614) 644-8820Online Contact Form.

 

For more information, visit the Ohio Secretary of State's website.

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail or deliver application to:

Secretary of State
421 NW 13th St, Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailNotary Public Services
Secretary of State
421 N.W. 13th, Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73103(405) 521-2516notary@sos.ok.gov.

 

For more information, visit the Oklahoma Secretary of State's website.

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Oregon

Oregon Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailPublic Service Buildinge
255 Capitol St. NE, Suite 151
Salem, OR 97310(405) 521-2516Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the Oregon Secretary of State's website.

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Department of State AddressPhoneEmailDivision of Legislation and Notaries
210 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120(717) 787-5280ST-NOTARIES@pa.gov

 

For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of State's website.

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail to:

Notary Public Section
148 W. River Street
Providence, RI 02904-2615

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Department of State AddressPhoneEmailBusiness Services
148 West River Street
Providence, RI 02904-2615(401) 222-1309corporations@sos.ri.gov

 

For more information, visit the Rhode Island Department of State's website.

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South Carolina

South Carolina Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mmail application to your County Delegation Office, located on the application.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

10 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSC Secretary of State's Office
1205 Pendleton Street Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201(803) 734-2512Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the South Carolina Secretary of State's website.

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South Dakota

South Dakota Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail application to:

Secretary of State
500 E Capitol Ave
Pierre, SD 57501

Commission Information

Length of Commission

6 Years

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
Capitol Building
500 East Capitol Avenue Ste 204
Pierre, SD 57501-5070(605) 773-3539Notary@state.sd.us

 

For more information, visit the South Dakota Secretary of State's website.

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Tennessee

Tennessee Notary Application

Applicants need to pick up a Notary application from their local County Clerk's office. The application and procedures vary from county to county.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

  • Individual Acknowledgment

  • Jurat with Affiant Statement

  • Corporate Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Partnership Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Attorney in Fact Acknowledgment (Download for NNA Members only)

  • Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness (Download for NNA Members only)

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailDivision of Business Services
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Snodgrass Tower, 6th Fl
Nashville, TN 37243(615) 741-3699TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov

 

For more information, visit the Tennessee Secretary of State's website.

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Texas

Texas Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online. Once completed, the application can be emailed or faxed (800-833-1211).

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailNotary Public Unit
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 13375
Austin, Texas 78711-3375(512) 463-5705notary@sos.texas.gov

 

For more information, visit the Texas Secretary of State's website.

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Utah

Utah Notary Application

Applicants need to go to the Utah Notary site to complete the Notary application and exam.
Once completed, the application can be mailed to:

Utah State Capitol
Notary Office, Suite 220
PO Box 142325
Salt Lake City, UT 84114

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Office of the Lieutenant
Governor AddressPhoneEmailNotary Office
Utah State Capitol
PO Box 142325
350 N State St. Suite 220
Salt Lake City, UT 84114(801) 538-1041notary@utah.gov

 

For more information, visit the Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor's website.

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Vermont

Vermont Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Vermont Notary application online. Once completed, mail the application to your local county clerk.

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of State AddressPhoneEmailVermont State Archives and Records Administration
1078 Route 2, Middlesex
Montpelier, VT 05633-7701(802) 828-3287kathy.watters@sec.state.vt.us

 

For more information, visit the Vermont Secretary of State's website.

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Virginia

Virginia Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Virginia Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
Notary Public Division
P.O. Box 1795
Richmond, VA 23218-1795

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Office of the Secretary
of the Commonwealth AddressPhoneEmailOffice of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
P.O. Box 1795
Richmond, Virginia 23218-1795(804) 692-2536notary@governor.virginia.gov

 

For more information, visit the Virginia Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.

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Washington

Washington Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Notary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Department of Licensing
AddressPhoneEmailNotary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401(360) 664-1550notaries@dol.wa.gov

 

For more information, visit the Washington Department of Licensing's website.

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Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Notary Commissions and Authentications Section
441 4th Street, Suite 810 South
Washington, D.C. 20001

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of the District AddressPhoneEmailNotary Public Program
441 4th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001(202) 727-3117notary@dc.gov

 

For more information, visit the Washington D.C. Secretary of the District's website.

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West Virginia

West Virginia Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Secretary of State
Bldg. 1, Suite 157-K
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305-0770

Commission Information

Length of Commission

5 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of the District AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
Bldg. 1, Suite 157-K
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305-0770(304) 558-6000Online Contact Form

 

For more information, visit the West Virginia Secretary of State's website.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Notary Records Section
Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Insitutions
P.O. Box 7847
Madison, WI 53707-7847

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Department of Financial
Institutions AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
201 W Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703(307) 777-7370compliance@wyo.gov

 

For more information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions's website.

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Wyoming

Wyoming Notary Application

Applicants can fill out the Notary application online.
Once completed, mail the application to:

Ed Murray
Secretary of State
Attn: Notary Officer
2020 Carey Ave, Suite 700 Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020

Commission Information

Length of Commission

4 Years

Forms & Certificates

State Resources

Secretary of the State AddressPhoneEmailSecretary of State
Compliance Division
2020 Carey Avenue
Suites 700
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020(307) 777-7370compliance@wyo.gov

 

For more information, visit the Wyoming Secretary of State's website.


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