Am I Eligible?

Age Requirements: 18 years of Age
Minimum Period of Residency: 1 day
Endorsement: 3 county residents

 Application and Bond Filing Procedures

• Order a state Notary Bond from the NNA or other provider.
• Send your Notary application to the Office of Probate Judge of your county.
• Send a copy of your Letter from the Office of Probate Judge to the National Notary Association or whoever is supplying your bond.
• Your Notary Bond will be sent to you.

Application Materials
Web Application: www.sos.state.al.us/notary/index.htm

 Notarial Details

Length Of Term: 4 years
State Filing Fee: $11 to $25 dependant on county
Necessary Bond: $10,000
Necessary Seal: Embosser
Jurisdiction: State or county
Journal: Mandatory

Guide to Fees

Acknowledgments: 50c
Jurats: 50c
Oaths and Affirmations: 50c
Protest: $1.50