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Welcome to the American Association of Notaries. Since 1994, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana and across the country become notaries. With our guidance and expertise, you will become a skilled Louisiana notary capable of providing accurate and efficient notarial services.
The American Association of Notaries is the only source you need to become a Louisiana notary. We can assist you with:
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How to Become a Notary in Louisiana:
To become a notary in Louisiana, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be a resident citizen or alien of Louisiana.
- Be able to read, write, speak and be sufficiently knowledgeable of the English language.
- Be registered to vote in the parish in which you seek a notary commission.
- Not have been convicted of a felony and not been pardoned.
- Hold a high school diploma, a diploma for completion of a home study program approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education or a high school equivalency diploma issued after successfully completing the test of General Educational Development.
If you meet these qualification requirements, follow the steps below to become a Louisiana notary:
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Complete an Application to Qualify and pay $35 qualifying fee.
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Take the Notary Exam Pre-assessment and pay a $30 test fee.
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Take and pass the state notary exam and pay $100 registration fee.
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Purchase a five-year, $50,000 notary bond.
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File with the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office:
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Oath of Office form
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Official Signature page
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Original or copy of notary surety bond in the amount of $50,000, or a personal surety bond.
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$35 commission fee
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File a duplicate Oath of Office with the parish clerk of court within one month after your oath is administered.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.