Notary Forms & Instructions

Notary advisors, together with the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), work to administer licensing for your profession. The documents on this page serve to guide applicants and licensees through initial application or renewal. Before you begin your initial, renewal, or reinstatement application, please review OPR’s application fees and 90 Day Initial Licensing Policy.

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• Notaries Public Application Instructions
• Notaries Public Renewal Instructions
• Oath of Office/Affirmation
• List of Exemptions

Continuing Education

CLICK HERE for the most up-to-date information on approved continuing education courses and approved providers for Notaries Public.

Per H.305 (2023), where administrative rules require in-person or face-to-face continuing education, synchronous (live or interactive and not pre-recorded) virtual continuing education courses qualify as live, in-person training and will be accepted for renewal.

For more answers to commonly asked questions, please visit our General FAQ page.

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