by Daniel C. Lewis
A Notary Public is a public official who is appointed by the state whose purpose is to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. Notaries Public has become an essential part of our part of our community.
To become an Indiana notary, you must follow these steps:
- Meet the eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a legal resident of Indiana or have a place of employment or practice in Indiana
- Be able to read and write English
- Not have been convicted of a felony
- Take a state-approved notary education course.
- Indiana requires all notary applicants to complete a state-approved notary education course before applying for a commission. The course covers the responsibilities and duties of a notary, as well as the laws and regulations governing notarial acts. Click here for more information on the state-approved notary education course
- Obtain a $25,000 surety bond.
- As part of the application process, you must obtain a $25,000 surety bond from a licensed surety company. This bond serves as a financial guarantee that you will faithfully perform your duties as a notary. Click here for information on receiving your $25,000 Surety Bond and E&O Insurance
- Complete the application process.
- Once you have completed the education course and obtained a surety bond, you can complete the notary application process online or by mail. The application fee is $18.
- Receive your commission.
- If your application is approved, you will receive your notary commission certificate from the Indiana Secretary of State. The commission is valid for eight years.
- Purchase a notary seal and other supplies.
- You must purchase a notary seal and other supplies, such as a journal to record your notarial acts. Click here to for more information on notary supplies
- Take the oath of office.
- Before you can perform notarial acts, you must take the oath of office before a notary or other official authorized to administer oaths in Indiana.
Once you have completed these steps, you will be authorized to perform notarial acts in Indiana.
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Daniel C. Lewis resides in Carmel, IN. He was named in 2010 Notary of the Year by the National Notary Association. He was also named in the same year an Honorary Secretary of State by the Indiana Secretary of State. Daniel is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Lewis Notary & Training Services Inc. Daniel is an entrepreneur, writer, video editor, and Keynote Speaker.
