State Information for Alabama
Alabama Notary Requirements and Information
Alabama Notary Commission Qualifications
Qualifications vary from county to county.
How to Apply to Become an Alabama Notary
Find the contact information for your probate judge within your county, on the website of Alabama Secretary of State: http://sos.alabama.gov/city-county-lookup
Alabama notaries are appointed by their probate judge within the various counties. The probate judge then reports to the Secretary of State the name, county, date of issuance and expiration date of each notary appointed and commissioned.
Term of Office
4 Year Term
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Education required, all commission applicants (new, and existing notaries upon renewal) who are not also attorneys.
Notary Bond Requirement
$50,000 Bond Required (4-year term)
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required.
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink stamp or embossing seal required.
Authorized Duties
• Oaths/affirmations;
• acknowledgments and proofs (conveyances);
• protests;
• such other powers as, according to commercial usage or the laws of this state, such other powers as, according to commercial usage or the laws of this state, may belong to Notaries Public (includes making certified copies of register entries and certifying copies of original documents).
Contact Information for the State of Alabama
State Notary Website
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/administrative-services/notaries-public
State of Alabama Online Notary Search
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/government-records/notary-public?_ga=2.103038661.417997078.1596719560-503593516.1596719560
Phone Number
(334) 242-5325
Mailing Address
Office of the Secretary of State
Executive Division – Notaries Public
P.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(334) 242-7200
Further Information
https://www.sos.alabama.gov/administrative-services/authentications
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