About NotaryRequirements.com
We help people understand the requirements, costs and practical steps for becoming a notary in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
Who publishes this site
The company that publishes this site is identified in our privacy policy. This is an independent information site, separate from government commissioning authorities and training providers. We do not issue commissions or offer legal representation. State commissioning authorities make application decisions; this site helps you find and understand their instructions.
What you can do here
- Find your state’s eligibility rules, application instructions and official sources.
- Compare states and distinguish an application fee from the complete startup budget.
- Save a checklist on your device and print it for your application.
- Check whether remote notarization is operational, awaiting implementation, or a paper process.
How the research works
State guides draw on commissioning authorities, statutes, administrative rules and official handbooks. Each guide names its sources, keeps its source-review date visible, and distinguishes later checks of individual topics. Open questions appear in review notes. A fresh design or software update does not mean every legal detail was rechecked.
Our editorial policy explains the evidence, dates and correction process. Use the official application instructions before paying fees or performing notarial acts.
Commercial links
Some resource pages identify commercial providers. If a link earns us a referral commission, it is disclosed near the link. A vendor’s package does not determine what a state requires, and buying an optional course does not grant a commission.
Contact the publisher
Email [email protected] with the page, the detail you believe needs attention, and any official source. We use confirmed reports to correct the affected guide.