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Notary Public
License Description

Occupational Description


A Nebraska Notary Public is appointed and commissioned by the Secretary of State for a four-year term to serve the public as a disinterested witness to take acknowledgements, depositions, and to administer oaths and affirmations.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must:1. Be a resident of Nebraska; or be a resident of a state boarding Nebraska and have a regular place of employment within the State of Nebraska.2. Be at least 19 years of age;3. Have not been convicted of a felony or other crime involving fraud or dishonesty within the past five years;4. Take and pass a written Notary Examination,5. Submit:A. A completed application;B. A $15,000 surety bond;C. A Citizenship Attestation form;D. A $30.00 fee for the commission.E. An Evidence of Employment in Nebraska form (for non-Nebraska residents). Upon issuance of the commission by the Secretary of State's Office, the Notary must purchase an inked seal stamp. It must be engraved with:·         State of Nebraska·         General Notary" or "General Notarial"·         His or her name (as commissioned)·         The expiration date of the commission.

Fees


Initial Application Fee- $30.00

Renewal


Every four years, a Notary must submit a completed renewal application, along with all additional items required in the initial application process, within the immediate 30 days prior to commission expiration date.Applicants for renewal do NOT need to retake the Notary Examination.Renewal Application Fee- $30.00
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Secretary of State
Business Services Division
P.O. Box 95104
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 247 2558
sos.notary@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 08/09/2023
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