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This guide covers all requirements, costs, timelines, eligibility criteria, and optional Remote Online Notary (RON) registration.
Meet eligibility requirements
Complete an approved notary education course and exam
Submit the application with a $15 filing fee
Obtain a $10,000 surety bond
Receive your commission certificate
Purchase your notary seal and journal
Optionally register as a Remote Online Notary (RON)
Renew every four years
Standard notary commissions last four years.
Applicants must complete approved training, pass the exam, obtain a bond, and submit their application.
Notaries are authorized to perform acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and certified copies.
RON is optional and requires additional steps once commissioned.
The total cost varies based on required and optional supplies. Below is a cost breakdown:
| Item | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $15 | Paid upon submission of application |
| Notary Education & Exam | $30–$50 | Mandatory for new applicants |
| $10,000 Surety Bond | $35–$60 | Required for the four-year commission |
| Notary Seal/Stamp | $15–$35 | Must include state-specific details |
| Notary Journal | $10–$50 | Required for official recordkeeping |
| Total Estimated Cost | $105–$210+ | Varies based on provider selection |
Most applications are processed within 2–3 weeks of submission, assuming all documents are complete.
To qualify as a Notary Public in Missouri, applicants must:
Be at least 18 years old
Be a resident of Missouri (or a bordering state employed in Missouri)
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Be able to read and write English
Not have a felony conviction or prior notary commission revoked within the past 10 years
Be of good moral character
Mandatory approved notary education for new applicants
Pass the state exam after training
Skip training and exam if reapplying with an unexpired commission
Purchase a $10,000 surety bond
Complete the oath as part of the application
Submit bond, oath, training certificate, and fee together
Once approved, you’ll receive your commission certificate by mail or online
To perform notarizations in Missouri, Notaries need:
Notary Seal or Stamp – Seal must include your name, “Notary Public – State of Missouri,” county, commission number, and expiration date.
Notary Journal – Journal entries must include date, type of act, name of signer, type of ID, and fee taken.
Missouri notaries renew every four years:
Reapply online or by mail
Complete training and exam if commission has expired
Purchase new bond and seal if commission number has changed
Pay the $15 application fee
After becoming a commissioned notary, you can optionally register as a Remote Online Notary:
Complete additional training specific to remote notarization
Obtain access to an approved remote notarization platform
Maintain electronic journal entries and digital notary seals
Follow Missouri’s legal requirements for identity verification and record retention
Becoming a Notary Public in Missouri involves clear steps: eligibility verification, training, bonding, oath taking, and application submission. You’ll be fully capable of conducting official notarizations statewide and may optionally expand services with remote online notarization. Let me know if you’d like this formatted into a script or printable guide!
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