How to Become a Notary in Maryland

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Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

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 Maryland

  • Education: Yes, must complete an approved training course.
  • Exam: Yes, an 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: Yes, an Oath is required

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Maryland Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

In Maryland, an individual who wishes to be commissioned as a notary public must complete an application on the Office of the Secretary of State’s website. After a notary application is submitted to the secretary of state, it then goes to the state senator of the applicant’s senatorial district. If the senator approves the application, it is returned to the secretary of state, and appointment will be made upon approval of the governor.
  • Maryland Secretary of StateNotary Division, State House
  • 16 Francis Street
  • Annapolis
  • Maryland
  • 21401
  • 410-974-5521
  • dlnotary_sos@maryland.gov
Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.

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