STATE OF KENTUCKY
"SERVING OVER A MILLION NOTARIES NATIONWIDE SINCE 1940"

CALL: (800) 3-NOTARY

THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO BECOME A (STATE AT LARGE) KENTUCKY NOTARY PUBLIC
LOW COST "NEW OR RENEWAL" NOTARY BOND PACKAGES FROM $40.00


STEP 1 - COMPLETE AND DOWNLOAD THE (STATE AT LARGE) KENTUCKY NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AND DOWNLOAD THE (STATE AT LARGE) NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION.

Please complete the notary public application according to the instructions. Complete the notary public application as well as the certificate of approval form and mail it along with a check or money order in the amount of $10.00 made payable to the "Kentucky State Treasurer" to the following address:

Notary Commissions
P.O. Box 821
Frankfort, KY 40602-0821

Phone: (502) 564-3490


STEP 2 - ORDER YOUR LOW COST NEW OR RENEWAL NOTARY BOND PACKAGE FROM $40.00.

Once you receive notice from the state that the Certificate of Appointment is in the county clerk's office you will need to order your 4 year $1,000 notary bond and notary supplies. Review the below notary bond packages and click the ADD TO CART link to place your order.

 "BASIC" LOW COST NEW OR RENEWAL NOTARY BOND PACKAGE
Included: Required $1,000 Notary Public 4 Year Bond (State at Large)
Included: $7,500 Errors & Omissions 4 Year Policy - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE BENEFITS OF E & O
Included: Notary Public Static Window Decal

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PRICE: $40.00


 "STANDARD" LOW COST NEW OR RENEWAL NOTARY BOND PACKAGE
Included: Required $1,000 Notary Public 4 Year Bond (State at Large)
Included: $7,500 Errors & Omissions 4 Year Policy - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE BENEFITS OF E & O
Included: Official Rubber Rectangular Stamp Seal CLICK FOR STAMP IMAGE
Included: Notary Public Static Window Decal

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PRICE: $54.90


 "DELUXE" LOW COST NEW OR RENEWAL NOTARY BOND PACKAGE
Included: Required $1,000 Notary Public 4 Year Bond (State at Large)
Included: $10,000 Total Errors & Omissions 4 Year Policy - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE BENEFITS OF E & O
Included: Official Self-Inking Rect. Stamp Seal (Over 5,000 Impressions) CLICK FOR STAMP IMAGE
Included: Notary Public Static Window Decal

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PRICE: $67.90


 "ELITE" LOW COST NEW OR RENEWAL NOTARY BOND PACKAGE
Included: Required $1,000 Notary Public 4 Year Bond (State at Large)
Included: $25,000 Total Errors & Omissions 4 Year Policy - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE BENEFITS OF E & O
Included: Official Self-Inking Rect. Stamp Seal (Over 5,000 Impressions) CLICK FOR STAMP IMAGE
Included: Notary Public Static Window Decal

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PRICE: $117.90


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STEP 3 - PROCEED TO THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE TO COMPLETE THE COMMISSIONING PROCESS.

After the application has been processed by the Secretary of State, your Certificate of Appointment will be sent to the county clerk in the county of commission. At the same time the Secretary of State sends the Certificate of Appointment to the county clerk, a written notice will be sent to the applicant stating the Certificate of Appointment can be obtained from the county clerk’s office. You will have THIRITY (30) days to go to the county clerk’s office to obtain your Certificate of Appointment and do the following:

1) Post Bond;
2) Take the Oath of Office;
3) File and record your commission in the office of the county clerk.

For specific information regarding the bonding and oath process, you should make direct contact with your county clerk.
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STATE OF KENTUCKY NOTARY REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Age: 18 years old or older.

Kentucky Resident: Be a resident of the county from which the applicant makes his or her application or be principally employed in the county from which he or she makes the application.

Felony Convictions: Not have been convicted of a felony.

Application: Receive the endorsement of the officer approving the application.

Non-Residents: Non-residents must be employed in the state of Kentucky and must meet same qualifications as residents.


PROVISIONS

Bond Term: 4 Years.

Bond Requirement: $1,000 Notary Public Bond.

Notary Seal Requirement: Optional.

Non-Residents: Non-residents must be employed in the state of Kentucky and must meet same qualifications as residents.

Errors & Omissions Insurance: Optional. Kentucky Notary "Discount" Association strongly recommends that Kentucky notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.

Education/Testing: None Required.

State Filing Fee:  A $10.00 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.

Recording Journal: The State and Kentucky Notary "Discount" Association recommends that a Notary Public (State at Large) maintain a notary record book of all notarial acts performed.




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In the state of Kentucky you will be commissioned and approved to be a public notary for the entire state which means you can operate in all cities and counties. The process will be conducted and reviewed by the office of the Lieutenant Governor. You have to meet certain requirements to become a notary public in accordance with the law, as well as submit an application and pay applicable fees.

To be appointed as a Kentucky notary public or renew your current notary public commission a person must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be eighteen (18) years old;
• Applicant must be of good moral character;
• Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky or a non-resident who is employed in Kentucky;
• Applicant must be capable of discharging the duties imposed upon the office of notary public.

A notary in the state of Kentucky is appointed for a period of four years. If you wish to continue to be a notary in the state of Kentucky after four years, you must renew your notary appointment.