How to become a notary in Kansas: the official requirements
Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the Kansas Secretary of State's own published requirements.
To become a notary public in Kansas: Who can apply: At least 18; a Kansas legal resident, or a resident of a bordering state who regularly carries on a business or profession in Kansas or is regularly employed in Kansas. Bond: A $12,000 commercial surety bond from an insurance company licensed in Kansas. Commission term: Four years; the Secretary of State sets the appointment dates. Commissions are issued by the Kansas Secretary of State.
Notary requirements in Kansas
| Requirement | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | At least 18; a Kansas legal resident, or a resident of a bordering state who regularly carries on a business or profession in Kansas or is regularly employed in Kansas. |
| Training | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Kansas Secretary of State. |
| Exam | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Kansas Secretary of State. |
| Bond | A $12,000 commercial surety bond from an insurance company licensed in Kansas. |
| Commission term | Four years; the Secretary of State sets the appointment dates. |
| State fee | A $25 application fee, paid by credit card to the Secretary of State. |
| Background check | Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the Kansas Secretary of State. |
| Oath and filing | Swear the Kansas notary oath before another notary, who completes the oath section of the application form. |
Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.
How to apply in Kansas
- Buy a notary stamping device: an ink stamp or an impression seal.
- Buy a $12,000 notary surety bond; the insurance company completes the bond section of the application form.
- Swear the Kansas notary oath before another notary.
- Upload the completed application with the stamp impression, oath and bond, and pay the $25 application fee.
- Wait until your appointment shows as active online before you notarize.
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How this page is built
Every requirement on this page comes from the Kansas Secretary of State's own published material, read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.
- Not legal advice.
- Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
- Kansas Secretary of State, Notary, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.