How to Become a Notary in Nebraska

Quick Facts

Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

No

Background Check Required

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

4 years

Journal Required

No

Stamp Requirement

Yes

Last updated

August , 2025

Steps to Become a Notary in Nebraska

Education:

All first time Nebraska notary applicants are required to pass the Nebraska Notary Exam administered by the secretary of state.

Education Final:

Yes, must complete an approved training course.

Exam Final:

Yes, an exam is required

Background Check Final:

No background check is required

Bond:

All Nebraska applicants are required to maintain a four-year, $15,000 notary bond for the duration of their notary term.

Bond Final:

Yes, a $15,000 bond is required

Applictation Final:

Yes, application and a fee required

Order Supplies Final:

Stamp Required

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Nebraska Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

The Nebraska Secretary of State receives applications for appointment and reappointment as a notary public, electronic notary public, and online notary public and administers the commissioning process for all these commissions.

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