ALABAMA NOTARY PUBLIC BONDS, NOTARY SEALS, NOTARY STAMPS & NOTARY DISCOUNTED SUPPLIES


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MONTGOMERY, AL 36109
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STATE OF ALABAMA REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Age:
18 years

Alabama Resident:
Yes (no minimum time)
U.S. citizenship is not required if legally resides in U.S. under Federal Law.

Felony Convictions:
No

 
Non-resident of Alabama cannot become an Alabama Notary Public.

PROVISIONS

Term:
4 Years

Bond Requirement:
$5,000.00 Notary Public Bond

Official Seal Requirement:
Inked Stamp Seal

Jurisdiction:
State of Alabama

Recording Journal:
Required by Law

 


NOTE: Notarizing for family members: notaries cannot notarize for anyone related by marriage, adoption or blood.

ALABAMA LOW-COST NOTARY BOND PACKAGES STARTING AT $50.00

Payable to:
ALABAMA NOTARY "DISCOUNT" ASSOCIATION CO.
Convenient payment options: We accept all Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.

(BOND PACKAGE PAYMENT FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE REQUIRED ALABAMA NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION BELOW)

ALABAMA NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION

APPOINTMENT AND COMMISSION

Probate Judges for each county are responsible for appointing and commissioning Notaries in the State of Alabama. 

The Secretary of State receives information on the name, county, issuance date and commission expiration date of each notary appointed and commissioned under applicable law as conveyed by the Probate Judge in each county.

Persons interested in being appointed a notary public, should contact their county’s Probate Judge. Click here to obtain contact information for him or her.   NOTE: The Secretary of State does not appoint or commission notaries. All records filed with the Secretary of State regarding the appointment and commissioning of notaries are a matter of public record and are available to the general public for viewing. The current list of commissioned notaries is available by clicking here.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Code of Alabama defines the duties and responsibilities of notaries. The statutes governing notaries are available for review on line, courtesy of the Alabama Legislature.

In 1995, the Attorney General's office issued an Opinion to the Secretary of State that discusses the appointment, commission, qualifications, bond and seal of notaries public in Alabama. The Opinion is available from the Attorney General's web site. Click to review Attorney General Opinion 95-00289.

AUTHENTICATION OF NOTARIAL SIGNATURE AND SEAL

Information can be obtained on authentication of the signature and seal of a notary public by clicking here. 

CERTIFIED MAIL OR OVERNIGHT MAIL ONLY

DO NOT send certified mail or overnight mail (i.e. FedEx or UPS) to the P.O. Box address. Call toll free
1-800-366-8279 for alternative address for certified mail or overnight mail.

ADDRESS/NAME CHANGE FORM FOR ALABAMA

EXPRESS SERVICE AVAILABLE

At no additional cost, for immediate EXPRESS SERVICE of five (5) or more applications, contact our office at
1-800-366-8279 for same day or next day pick-up at your home or office.

ORDER ESSENTIAL ALABAMA NOTARY SUPPLIES

  • CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ALABAMA NOTARY SUPPLIES ORDER FORM Fill out the form on your computer, print the form, and fax TOLL FREE to 1-800-637-5992 or mail it to the address on the order form. If you are using a credit card, please make sure that you sign the form on the signature line marked with an "X".

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