How to Become a Louisiana Notary Public

Legal documents need to be verified when signatures are required. Notaries have historically served the purpose of verifying signatures on legal documents. Different states have different procedures and requirements for becoming a Notary Public. Here’s how to become a Louisiana Notary Public.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Notary trainging tools
• application from local parish

1. Be at least 18 years old.

2. Get information for application procedures. In Louisiana, this can be obtained at the local parish office. Write, visit or access the parish office via the web to get an application.

3. Complete the application and send to the parish for approval. Once the application is approved, send it to the Secretary of State for Louisiana at the following address: Office of Secretary of State Notary Division P.O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

4. Attend online training or visit training seminars offered by the National Notary Association. They can be reached at NationalNotary.org. Apply by state once the site is accessed. Classes will be offered in a variety of methods including home study and CDROM. There is a cost associated with all training tools. The subject matter of the training extends beyond basics into Notary survival tips.

5. Take the exam. The exam is scheduled twice a year and exam schedules are determined by the National Notary Association. In the state of Louisiana, attorneys are exempt from taking the exam.

6. Complete two Oath of Office forms and have them notarized by a Notary Public. Send one Oath of Office in to the local parish.

7. File several items to the Louisiana Secretary of State including: Original Oath of Office Certificate of Competency from District Court Judge Official Signature Page Original or Certified Copy of Bond signed by the Parish Clerk of Courts

8. Pay $35 Filing Fee.

9. Get a complete Notary Supply Package.

Resources

• National Notary Association

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[CynthiaCotten]

on 12/1/2008 All of this infomation is incorrect. The National Notary Association has nothing to do with the Louisiana Notarial Exam. Please change this information. Check the Louisiana Secretary of State's web site www.sos.louisiana.gov for complete details or call the Notary Division at 225-922-0507. Cynthia Cotten Notary Division Administrator