State Information for Idaho
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Idaho Notary Requirements and Information
Idaho Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
be at least 18 years old;
be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.;
be a resident of the state of Idaho, be employed or place of practice in the state;
be able to read and write;
not be disqualified to be commissioned under Idaho Code §51-123.
How to Apply to Become an Idaho Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Idaho Secretary of States Office: https://sos.idaho.gov/notary-public-instructions/
Secretary of State
Term of Office
6 Year Term
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not required; Secretary of State or an approved entity must offer a (non-mandatory) course to new applicants.
Notary Bond Requirement
$10,000 Bond Required or a functional equivalent in the amount of $10,000. (6-year term).
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required.
A recording of the audio-video communication session for every remote online notarization performed must be retained. Effective 3-20-20, by administrative rule a Notary may elect to maintain one or more journals (tangible or electronic format) in which all notarial acts for remotely relocated individuals are chronicled.
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink stamp required, paper notarial acts.
Official stamp required/specified, electronic notarial acts. Must provide an image of the Notarys official stamp that meets the (visual) requirements for the ink stamp and is readily visible upon copying.
Authorized Duties
Oaths/affirmations;
verifications on oath or affirmation;
acknowledgments;
certify or attest copies;
witness or attest signatures;
note protests;
A Notary Public may also certify that a tangible copy of an electronic record is an accurate copy of the record.
An Idaho Online Notary may notarize for a remotely located individual by means of communication technology, subject to requirements and limitations in statutes and any administrative rules.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Idaho Secretary of State: https://sos.idaho.gov/business-forms/#notary
Contact Information for the State of Idaho
State of Idaho Notary Website
https://sos.idaho.gov/notaries-apostilles-authentications/
State of Idaho Notary Handbook
https://sos.idaho.gov/Notary/Idaho_Notary_Handbook.pdf
State of Idaho Online Notary Search
https://sosbiz.idaho.gov/search/notary
Phone Number
(208) 334-2301
Address
Office of the Secretary of State
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(208) 332-2811
Further Information
https://sos.idaho.gov/apostille/
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided as is, free of warranty of any kind. Last updated August 2020.
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