How to Become a Notary in Alabama

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Quick Facts

Minimum Age

18

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

No

Exam Required

No

Background Check

Yes, must complete an authorized backround check

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

4 years

Journal Required

No

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated
August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Alabama

  • Education: Yes, must complete an approved online training course.
  • Exam: No exam is required.
  • Background Check: Yes, must complete an authorized backround check
  • Bond: Yes, $50,000 bond from a licenses provider.
  • Applictation: Yes, application and a fee required
  • Order Supplies: Stamp Required
  • File Oath And Commission: By Jurisdiction

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Alabama Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

Alabama notaries are appointed and commissioned by the probate judges of the various counties. The county probate judges report the name, county, date of issuance, and date of expiration of the commission of each notary public appointed and commissioned to the Alabama Secretary of State.
  • Alabama Secretary of State Administrative Services Notaries Public
  • P.O. Box 5616
  • Montgomery
  • Alabama
  • 36103-5616
  • (334) 242-5325
  • notaries.public@sos.alabama.gov
Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.

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