Renew Your Commission With Confidence
Missouri requires notaries to complete a notary training course each time they renew. Our state-approved online course reviews Missouri notary law so you can renew on time and keep notarizing.
Your Missouri Renewal Path
Steps to Renew Your Notary Commission in Missouri
- Step 1
Start Your Renewal Early
Begin well before your four-year commission expires so there's no gap in your ability to notarize.
- Step 2
Complete the NPA Renewal Course
Finish the Notary Public Association Missouri course and save your proof of training for your application.
- Step 3
Submit Your Renewal Application
Apply online or by mail to the Missouri Secretary of State with your proof of training and the filing fee.
- Step 4
Get Your Bond and Take Your Oath
Within 60 days of your commission letter, take your oath and file your $10,000 surety bond with your county clerk. Your bond and oath must reach the Secretary of State within 7 days.
- Step 5
Get Your New Seal
Order a new seal showing your name, commission number, "Notary Seal," "Notary Public," "State of Missouri," and your new commission expiration date.
Fully Online & State Approved
Our Missouri 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 Missouri with confidence.
Missouri Certificate of Completion
The Missouri Notary Public Certificate of Completion confirms you've completed notary training, meeting Missouri's training requirement for renewing notaries.
Include your proof of training with your renewal application to the Missouri Secretary of State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri course questions and answers
Yes. Missouri requires you to complete a notary training course and submit proof of training with every renewal application.
A Missouri notary commission lasts four years. Start your renewal early so your new commission is in place before the old one expires.
You need a new $10,000 surety bond, which you file with your county clerk when you take your oath.
You must appear at your county clerk's office within 60 days of the date on your commission letter to take your oath and file your bond.
Yes. Your seal includes your commission number and expiration date, so you'll need a new seal for your new commission.
Yes. You can submit your renewal application online through the Missouri Secretary of State's website or by mail.