Everything You Need to Become a Missouri Notary, All in One Place
Welcome to the American Association of Notaries. Since 1994, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people
in Missouri and across the country become notaries. With our guidance and expertise, you will become
a skilled Missouri notary capable of providing accurate and efficient notarial services.
That is our mission.
The American Association of Notaries is the only source you need to become a Missouri notary. We can assist you with:
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Notary Stamps
Our notary stamps conform to Missouri notary law requirements and are manufactured in house using only the highest-quality materials.
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Notary Seals
All of our Missouri notary seal embossers are laser engraved and require minimal effort to produce sharp raised notary seal impressions.
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Notary Supplies
The AAN is one of the nation's top providers of quality notary supplies. We offer a lifetime warranty on all of our notary supplies.
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Our notary journals are easy to use and conform to Missouri notary laws. Every notary supplies order includes a free e-notary guide.
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How to Notarize a Document in Missouri
Notaries play a vital role in Missouri. As authorized public officials of the state, they serve the public as impartial witnesses to important legal and commercial transactions by verifying the identities of the individuals involved in notarizations and witnessing them sign documents.
Find a Notary Near Me in Missouri
The Missouri Secretary of State appoints individuals of proven integrity to serve as Missouri notaries public for four-year terms. Notaries, including mobile notaries and notary signing agents, perform a critical public role in Missouri by serving as impartial witnesses to a variety of transactions and by confirming the identity of signers. In so doing, Missouri notaries public help to deter fraud. There are several times in your life when you might end up asking, “How do I find a notary near me?”
How to Become a Missouri Notary:
Compared to other states, Missouri has few eligibility requirements to become a notary. The process is simple and affordable (from $30.00) for a four-year Missouri notary term. To become a notary in Missouri, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a resident of the county in which you are applying to become a notary
- Be able to read and write the English language
- Not have had your notary commission revoked during the past five years
- Not have been found guilty of a crime or felony involving dishonesty or moral turpitude in the past five years
If you meet these qualification requirements, follow the steps below to become a Missouri notary.
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Complete an online notary application. All Missouri notary applicants are required to complete an online application at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Website, read the Missouri notary handbook, take an online training course, and pay a $25.00 application filing fee. Click here to start the Missouri notary application process and to take a free online training course.
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File a four-year, $10,000 Missouri notary bond with the county clerk's office. After four to six days from submitting your Missouri notary application, the Missouri Secretary of State will mail you an approval letter that you need to take to the county clerk's office to complete the swearing-in process, file the four-year $10,000 notary bond and to receive your Missouri notary commission. Click here to purchase the Missouri notary bond.
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Purchase a notary stamp and a notary journal. Missouri notary law requires that all notaries use an inked notary stamp or a metal notary seal embosser to authenticate all notarial acts they perform. Only notary stamps with black ink color is allowed. All of our Missouri notary stamps and seals are made in house and come with a life-time warranty. No questions asked! Click here to order a Missouri notary stamp.
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.