How to Become a Notary in Maine

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

No

Commission Term

7 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

No

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Maine

Education Final:

Yes, must complete an approved training course.

Exam:

Applicants seeking appointment or reappointment as a Maine notary public are required to take an exam as part of their notary application.

Exam Final:

Yes, an exam is required

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

No surety bond is required for Maine notaries.

Bond Final:

No bond is required

Applictation:

Please refer in this link for more infromation: https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/content/assets/Notary-20Public-20Application.pdf

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

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Maine Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The Maine Department of the Secretary of State receives applications for appointment and reappointment as a notary public, administers the commissioning process, and maintains an electronic database of active notaries.

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