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State Information for Kentucky
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Kentucky Notary Public Requirements Kentucky Notary Commission Qualifications How to Apply to Become a Kentucky Notary Term of Office Appointing Officer Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement Notary Bond Requirement Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement Notary Seal Requirement Authorized Duties Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status Contact Information for the State of Kentucky
Notary applicants must:
• be at least 18 years old;
• be a resident of the state of Kentucky who lives or is employed within the county where applying (for a State at Large commission); or
• be a non-resident of the state of Kentucky that is employed in the county where applying (for a Special commission);
• be of good moral character and capable of discharging the duties of a notary public.
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Kentucky Secretary of State: https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/notaries/Pages/default.aspx
4 year term
Secretary of State (for a state at Large commission)
Governor (for a Special commission)
Not Required
Notary Bond Required (bond amounts vary from county to county.)
Not Required
Not Required (OPTIONAL, but recommended)
• take acknowledgments and proofs;
• administer oaths and affirmations;
• attest documents;
• execute protests.
See detailed information on the website of the Kentucky Secretary of State: https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/notaries/Pages/FAQs.aspx
State Notary Website
https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/notaries/Pages/default.aspx
State of Kentucky Online Notary Search
http://app.sos.ky.gov/notaries/
State of Kentucky Online Notary Handbook
https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/notaries/Documents/2018NotaryHandbook.PDF
Phone Number
(502) 564-3490
Mailing Address
Notary Commissions
P.O. Box 821
Frankfort, KY 40602
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(502) 564-3490
Further Information
https://www.sos.ky.gov/bus/businessrecords/Pages/Apostilles-and-Authentications.aspx
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 June 2019.
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