How to Become a Notary - American Assoc. Notaries

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The American Association of Notaries offers a simple step-by-step guide to become a Louisiana notary. With our help, becoming a Louisiana notary is easy and hassle-free.

To become a notary in Louisiana, you must:

1- Be registered to vote in the parish in which you seek commission.
2- Not have been convicted of a felony and not been pardoneda resident citizen or alien of this state.
3- Be able to read, write, speak and be sufficiently knowledgeable of the English language.
4- Be be 18 years of age or older.
5- Hold a high school diploma, a diploma for completion of a home study program approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or a high school equivalency diploma issued after successfully completing the test of General Educational Development.

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Steps to Become a Notary in Louisiana

To become a notary public in Louisiana, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, then complete the following steps:

Step 1- complete an Application to Qualify.

To become an applicant, you are required to complete an Application to Qualify. When your Application to Qualify is approved, you will receive a notification to submit your Commission documents.

Step 2- Register to Take the Exam Pre-Assessment.

When Application to Qualify is approved, you will receive a notification to register online to take the mandatory Notary Exam Pre-Assessment. If you filed by paper, this notification would be sent via a letter mailed out. If you filed online, this notification would be sent via an email.

Step 3- Register to Take the Exam

Once you have received a score on the Notary Exam Pre-Assessment, you can register online to take the state notary exam. The deadline to get your Application to Qualify, Notary Exam Pre-Assessment and Examination Registration completed is 30 days prior to the exam.

Step 4- Order a Five-year, $50,000 Louisiana Notary Bond.

Louisiana notaries are required to maintain a $50,000 Louisiana notary bond that is valid for five years. The cost of the bond is $110, and it is available for immediate download upon checkout. Click here to order your notary bond.

Step 5 – Register Your Oath, Signature, and Bond

Visit your parish clerk of court’s office to register your oath of office, offcial signature, and the $50,000 notary bond.

Step 6 – Send Documents to the Louisiana Secretary of State

Send your original notary bond, oath of office, and official signature to the Louisiana Secretary of State for filing. Visit the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website for more information on how to complete this step.

Step 7- Order a Louisiana Notary Stamp

A Louisiana notary stamp is not required by law; however, most notaries choose to purchase one to make their notarial acts more professional and to clearly display their name, Notary ID number, and commission information when notarizing documents. Click here to order your notary stamp.