How to Become a Notary in Delaware

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

No

Exam Required

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

No

Commission Term

4 Years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Delaware

Education:

Not required.

Education Final:

No training is required.

Exam:

No exam is required

Exam Final:

No exam is required.

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

Not required.

Bond Final:

No bond is required

Applictation:

The application and all forms are available online at: https://notaryforms.delaware.gov/

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

File Oath And Commission:

Before issuance of a commission as a notary public, an individual applying for a commission shall execute an oath of office and submit it to the Secretary of State as required under § 4308 of this title.

File Oath And Commission Final:

No Oath is required

Other Final (optional)

None

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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.

Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.