Renew Your Commission With Confidence
Maryland requires every renewing notary to complete an approved course of study. Our state-approved online course reviews Maryland notary law so you can renew quickly and keep notarizing.
Your Maryland Renewal Path
Steps to Renew Your Notary Commission in Maryland
- Step 1
Check Your Expiration Date
Start your renewal before your commission expires so there's no gap in your ability to notarize.
- Step 2
Complete the NPA State-Approved Course
Finish the Notary Public Association Maryland state-approved course of study and save your certificate of completion.
- Step 3
Submit Your Online Renewal Application
Apply online with the Maryland Secretary of State, upload your certificate, disclose any criminal convictions or civil judgments, and pay the $25 application fee.
- Step 4
Take Your Oath Within 30 Days
After approval, appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your county within 30 days to take your oath and pay the $11 clerk fees.
- Step 5
Receive Your Commission and Update Your Supplies
Your new commission is emailed after you're sworn in. Order a new stamp if yours shows your old commission expiration date.
Fully Online & State Approved
Our Maryland Notary Renewal Course is 100% online, so you can complete it at your own pace, on your own schedule.
This state-approved course reviews the laws, duties, and procedures you need to renew your commission and continue performing notarial acts in Maryland with confidence.
Maryland Certificate of Completion
The Maryland Notary Public Certificate of Completion confirms you've completed a state-approved course of study, meeting Maryland's education requirement for renewing notaries.
Upload this certificate with your online renewal application to the Maryland Secretary of State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland course questions and answers
Yes. All Maryland renewal applicants must complete a course of study from a Secretary of State-approved provider and upload the certificate with their renewal application.
The Secretary of State application fee is $25. After approval, you'll pay the Clerk of the Circuit Court $11 ($10 for the commission and a $1 registration fee).
You must take your oath before the Clerk of the Circuit Court in your commissioning county within 30 days of being notified of approval.
Your commission will be revoked, and you'll need to submit a new application and pay the application fee again.
The application takes about 10 minutes to complete, and the Secretary of State usually makes a decision within 1 to 3 days.
Yes. A background check verifies that you disclosed all criminal convictions and civil judgments. Inaccurate disclosures result in denial.