Notary Services
Process for Becoming a Notary Public
- What is a Notary Public?
- What Does the Act of Notarization Accomplish?
- How to Become a Notary Public
Tools for Notary Publics
- Notary Terms and Definitions
- Notary Journal
- Notary Address and/or Name Change - Process to alter the name and address on your Notary Commission.
- Notary Responsibilities
- Statutes Pertaining to a Notary Public
- Seal/Stamp for a Notary Public
- Notary Notes - Newsletter from the Licensing Division
Fees
Notary Public Commission $36.00
Name Change - $10.00
Forms
- Notary Application (SFN 11001) (33kb pdf)
- Notary Bond (SFN 19355) (33kb pdf) (73kb pdf)
- Appointment of Agent (SFN 19369) (62kb pdf)
- Change of Address (SFN 50445) (120kb pdf)
- Notary Name Change (SFN 51261) (63kb pdf)
The Secretary of State’s office can authenticate a document that has either been notarized or is a certified copy of an official document.
Authentications can also be issued on diplomas that you have received. A list of instructions are mailed in April of each year to the schools however; they can also be obtained from the Secretary of State’s office at 701-328-2901.
Prior to authenticating the Secretary of State must receive the original documents, a letter accompanying the documents specifying which country the document will be used in, and a fee of $10.00 per authentication. If you would like to have the documents looked at for accuracy prior to submitting them please e-mail to sosadlic@nd.gov or fax to 701-328-1690 along with your name and phone number.
The documents are most often processed within 3 business days and are returned by first class mail. If you prefer an expedited service please include a prepaid and pre-addressed envelope.
