How to Become a Notary in Delaware

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Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

No

Exam Required

No

Background Check

No background check is required

Bond Requirement

No

Commission Term

4 Years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

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Steps to Become a Notary in Delaware

  • Education: No training is required.
  • Exam: No exam is required.
  • Background Check: No background check is required
  • Bond: No bond is required
  • Applictation: Yes, application and a fee required
  • Order Supplies: Stamp Required
  • File Oath And Commission: No Oath is required

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Delaware Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The Governor appoints Delaware notaries public. “The Governor may delegate such duties relative to the appointment of notaries to the Secretary of State” (29 DC §4301a). It is the Delaware Secretary of State who oversees the applications for appointment and reappointment as a notary public, administers the commissioning process, and regulates notaries public.
  • Delaware Secretary of State Notary Public Section
  • 401 Federal Street
  • Dover
  • DE
  • 19901
  • (302) 739-4111 and press 3
  • notary@delaware.gov
Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.

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