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Notary Public Commission

Eight-year Indiana commission issued by the Secretary of State.

Licensing authority: Indiana Secretary of State, Business Services Division · Application information

New commission after expiration
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(1)).
Application
Submit the electronic application with required identifying information, execute the oath of office, and pay the applicable nonrefundable application fees.
Assurance
Obtain a $25,000 assurance, submit its electronic copy within 30 days of its effective date, and maintain valid coverage. The May 4, 2026 FAQ requires a minimum $25,000 surety bond for an eight-year term with the exact applicant name.
Background check
75 IAC 7-2-1(b)(11) permits a required criminal background check no more than six months old; the May 4, 2026 FAQ requires an Indiana State Police report dated within six months.
Board page background instruction
The INBiz Notary Requirements page states: "For Notary Public Applications and Renewals: Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Record no older than 30 days from the date of application." This stricter implementing instruction is preserved alongside the rule and newer FAQ.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent legal resident (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(2)).
Continuing education
Complete Secretary of State continuing education at years 2, 4, and 6, due by the end of the commission anniversary month; failure expires the commission (75 IAC 7-2-3).
Disqualification
Not disqualified under IC 33-42-13 or 75 IAC 7-1-4, including the federal-law office disqualifications in IC 5-8-3-1. Disclose all disciplinary actions and commission revocations.
Education
Complete the Secretary of State education course and examination, including on reapplication for a subsequent commission (IC 33-42-12-2(a)).
Expired commission
An expired commission cannot be renewed; apply for a new commission under 75 IAC 7-2-1 (75 IAC 7-2-4(e)).
Processing
The May 4, 2026 FAQ places education after application submission and approval; the INBiz page states that exam completion precedes final application review.
Residency or employment
Resident of Indiana or primarily employed in Indiana. A nonresident must submit Indiana employment address, county, and written employment evidence on company letterhead; the May 4, 2026 FAQ also requires an Employer Consent form.
Signature
Upload the electronic signature sample matching the application name; the May 4, 2026 FAQ specifies ink on a clean white background.
Initial commission by examination
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(1)).
Application
Submit the electronic application with required identifying information, execute the oath of office, and pay the applicable nonrefundable application fees.
Assurance
Obtain a $25,000 assurance, submit its electronic copy within 30 days of its effective date, and maintain valid coverage. The May 4, 2026 FAQ requires a minimum $25,000 surety bond for an eight-year term with the exact applicant name.
Background check
75 IAC 7-2-1(b)(11) permits a required criminal background check no more than six months old; the May 4, 2026 FAQ requires an Indiana State Police report dated within six months.
Board page background instruction
The INBiz Notary Requirements page states: "For Notary Public Applications and Renewals: Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Record no older than 30 days from the date of application." This stricter implementing instruction is preserved alongside the rule and newer FAQ.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent legal resident (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(2)).
Continuing education
Complete Secretary of State continuing education at years 2, 4, and 6, due by the end of the commission anniversary month; failure expires the commission (75 IAC 7-2-3).
Disqualification
Not disqualified under IC 33-42-13 or 75 IAC 7-1-4, including the federal-law office disqualifications in IC 5-8-3-1. Disclose all disciplinary actions and commission revocations.
Education
Complete the Secretary of State education course and examination, including on reapplication for a subsequent commission (IC 33-42-12-2(a)).
Processing
The May 4, 2026 FAQ places education after application submission and approval; the INBiz page states that exam completion precedes final application review.
Residency or employment
Resident of Indiana or primarily employed in Indiana. A nonresident must submit Indiana employment address, county, and written employment evidence on company letterhead; the May 4, 2026 FAQ also requires an Employer Consent form.
Signature
Upload the electronic signature sample matching the application name; the May 4, 2026 FAQ specifies ink on a clean white background.
Renewal of unexpired commission
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(1)).
Application
Submit the electronic application with required identifying information, execute the oath of office, and pay the applicable nonrefundable application fees.
Assurance
Obtain a $25,000 assurance, submit its electronic copy within 30 days of its effective date, and maintain valid coverage. The May 4, 2026 FAQ requires a minimum $25,000 surety bond for an eight-year term with the exact applicant name.
Background check
75 IAC 7-2-1(b)(11) permits a required criminal background check no more than six months old; the May 4, 2026 FAQ requires an Indiana State Police report dated within six months.
Board page background instruction
The INBiz Notary Requirements page states: "For Notary Public Applications and Renewals: Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Record no older than 30 days from the date of application." This stricter implementing instruction is preserved alongside the rule and newer FAQ.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent legal resident (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(2)).
Continuing education
Complete Secretary of State continuing education at years 2, 4, and 6, due by the end of the commission anniversary month; failure expires the commission (75 IAC 7-2-3).
Disqualification
Not disqualified under IC 33-42-13 or 75 IAC 7-1-4, including the federal-law office disqualifications in IC 5-8-3-1. Disclose all disciplinary actions and commission revocations.
Education
Complete the Secretary of State education course and examination, including on reapplication for a subsequent commission (IC 33-42-12-2(a)).
Processing
The May 4, 2026 FAQ places education after application submission and approval; the INBiz page states that exam completion precedes final application review.
Renewal number
The May 4, 2026 FAQ says renewal issues a new commission number, with the new term beginning when the prior term expires; use the old number until then.
Renewal window
Apply within 90 days before expiration. Renewal uses the same application as initial commissioning (75 IAC 7-2-4(b)-(c)).
Residency or employment
Resident of Indiana or primarily employed in Indiana. A nonresident must submit Indiana employment address, county, and written employment evidence on company letterhead; the May 4, 2026 FAQ also requires an Employer Consent form.
Signature
Upload the electronic signature sample matching the application name; the May 4, 2026 FAQ specifies ink on a clean white background.
Reapplication after revocation
Notary Exam
Age
At least 18 years old (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(1)).
Application
Submit the electronic application with required identifying information, execute the oath of office, and pay the applicable nonrefundable application fees.
Assurance
Obtain a $25,000 assurance, submit its electronic copy within 30 days of its effective date, and maintain valid coverage. The May 4, 2026 FAQ requires a minimum $25,000 surety bond for an eight-year term with the exact applicant name.
Background check
75 IAC 7-2-1(b)(11) permits a required criminal background check no more than six months old; the May 4, 2026 FAQ requires an Indiana State Police report dated within six months.
Board page background instruction
The INBiz Notary Requirements page states: "For Notary Public Applications and Renewals: Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Record no older than 30 days from the date of application." This stricter implementing instruction is preserved alongside the rule and newer FAQ.
Citizenship
United States citizen or permanent legal resident (IC 33-42-12-1(b)(2)).
Continuing education
Complete Secretary of State continuing education at years 2, 4, and 6, due by the end of the commission anniversary month; failure expires the commission (75 IAC 7-2-3).
Disqualification
Not disqualified under IC 33-42-13 or 75 IAC 7-1-4, including the federal-law office disqualifications in IC 5-8-3-1. Disclose all disciplinary actions and commission revocations.
Education
Complete the Secretary of State education course and examination, including on reapplication for a subsequent commission (IC 33-42-12-2(a)).
Permanent disqualification
A notary convicted of notario publico deception under IC 33-42-13-4 may not reapply (IC 33-42-13-3(k)).
Processing
The May 4, 2026 FAQ places education after application submission and approval; the INBiz page states that exam completion precedes final application review.
Residency or employment
Resident of Indiana or primarily employed in Indiana. A nonresident must submit Indiana employment address, county, and written employment evidence on company letterhead; the May 4, 2026 FAQ also requires an Employer Consent form.
Revocation wait
Wait five years after revocation before applying for a new commission (IC 33-42-13-3(j), (l)).
Signature
Upload the electronic signature sample matching the application name; the May 4, 2026 FAQ specifies ink on a clean white background.

Notary Exam

Format
Online examination accessed through the Learner Hub
Exam questions
30 questions
Passing score
80% (24 correct answers)
Practice scope

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

  • Commission Eligibility and Application
    • Eligibility, application, examination, and assurance requirements
  • Commission Maintenance and Reporting
    • Continuing education, renewal, changes, and event reporting
  • Notarial Acts and Authority
    • Types of acts, territorial authority, and recognition of acts
  • Identity, Appearance, and Alternative Signing
    • Personal knowledge, credentials, witnesses, appearance, refusal, and designated signers
  • Notarial Certificates
    • Certificate timing, contents, attachment, and correction
  • Seals, Stamping Devices, and Authentication
    • Seal contents, device security, loss, disposal, and legal effect
  • Prohibited Acts and Special Signers
    • Unauthorized practice, conflicts, advertising, language, disability, and original records
  • Fees, Employment, Records, and Ancillary Limits
    • Permitted charges, employer arrangements, journals, copies, closings, and incomplete records
  • Discipline and Complaints
    • Disciplinary grounds, remedies, complaint filing, and response procedures
  • Electronic Notarization
    • Electronic records, signatures, certificates, seals, presence, and technology
Examination sources