How to Become a Notary in Louisiana

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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

Yes

Commission Term

5 years

Journal Required

No

Stamp Requirement

No

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Steps to Become a Notary in Louisiana

  • Education: No training is required.
  • Exam: No exam is required.
  • Background Check: No background check is required
  • Bond: Yes , a $10,000 bond is required
  • Applictation: Yes, application and a fee required
  • Order Supplies: Stamp Required
  • File Oath And Commission: Yes, an Oath is required

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Louisiana Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The governor may appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Louisiana Senate, and upon their meeting the qualifications for office provided for in Title 35, notaries public in the different parishes (R.S. 35:1). The Louisiana Secretary of State administers the application, qualifying, and examination processes and maintains the records on notaries.
  • Louisiana Secretary of StateNotary Division
  • PO Box 94125
  • Baton Rouge
  • LA
  • 70804-9125
  • 225.922.0507
Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.

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