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Index of State of Delaware Business Licenses and Registrations



Notary Public



Apply to be a public notary

Fill out an application online to become a public notary. Every notary applicant must meet all of the following requirements: •Must be at least 18 years of age •Must be of good character and reputation – Individuals convicted of a felony who have not had their rights restored as well as applicants convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude are not eligible for a Delaware notary commission. •Must have a reasonable need for a notary commission •Must have a legal residence with a street address in Delaware OR maintain an office or regular place of employment within the State of Delaware. NOTE: Notaries are NOT permitted to notarize outside of the boundaries of the State of Delaware. In order to qualify, non-resident notaries must demonstrate they would regularly conduct notarial acts in the State of Delaware and provide a valid Delaware business address for the employer or company where service of legal process would be accepted. Use of a post office box, virtual office space, or a registered agent does NOT qualify.

More Information

http://notary.delaware.gov/

Division: Secretary of State

Fee

https://notary.delaware.gov/fee-information/

Apply Online

Yes

Apply Online (Fillable)

http://notary.delaware.gov/information/NewNotary.shtml

Applicable Rules and Regulations

https://notary.delaware.gov/delaware-laws/

Contact

Customer Service can be contacted by email at notary@delaware.gov and by phone at 302-739-4111.

Notice

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.





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