Notary Portal Guide
To get started using the new Notary system, you must first Create an SOSPortal account.
Ready to become a Notary Public?
This video guide walks you through the simple steps to apply online or renew your commission.
Already a Notary Public?
Check out our guides below to learn more about updating your commission or requesting a replacement.Notary Public Step-by-Step Guides
Application Process
- How to Submit or Renew a Traditional Notary Application (PDF)
- How to Submit or Renew a Traditional Notary Application through a Bonding Company (PDF)
- How to Submit or Renew an Online Notary Application (PDF)
- How to Submit or Renew a State Employee Notary Application (PDF)
Manage Your Commission Guide (PDF)
- Request a Replacement Commission (PDF)
- Submit a Name Change (PDF)
- Submit an Address Change (PDF)
- Update a Surety Bond (PDF)
- Update a Digital Certificate (PDF)
- Voluntarily Surrender a Traditional Commission (PDF)
- Voluntarily Surrender an Online Commission (PDF)
- Report Lost/Stolen Materials (PDF)
Complaints
