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How to become a notary in North Dakota: the official requirements

Who can apply, the training, bond and term, and the steps, from the North Dakota Secretary of State's own published requirements.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026 · Requirements: each state's notary authority or statute
Quick answer

To become a notary public in North Dakota: Who can apply: At least 18; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; able to read and write English; a North Dakota resident, or with a place of employment or practice in North Dakota, or living in a bordering county of a state that extends reciprocity to North Dakota border-county notaries. Bond: A $7,500 notary bond (SFN 19355) from an insurance company of your choice, included with the application. Commission term: Four years from the commencement date on your commission certificate. Commissions are issued by the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Requirements

Notary requirements in North Dakota

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North Dakota notary public requirements (North Dakota Secretary of State)
RequirementNorth Dakota
Who can applyAt least 18; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; able to read and write English; a North Dakota resident, or with a place of employment or practice in North Dakota, or living in a bordering county of a state that extends reciprocity to North Dakota border-county notaries.
TrainingNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
ExamNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
BondA $7,500 notary bond (SFN 19355) from an insurance company of your choice, included with the application.
Commission termFour years from the commencement date on your commission certificate.
State feeA $36 application fee.
Background checkNot stated in the official source we read. Check with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
Oath and filingSign a Notary Oath of Office in the presence of a notary public and submit it with your application.

Where the official source we read does not state something, the table says so rather than guessing.

Steps

How to apply in North Dakota

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  1. Complete the Notary Public Application in the FirstStop Portal, with your $7,500 bond, signed oath of office and the $36 fee.
  2. Once approved, use the authorization form to buy a stamping device.
  3. Return an impression of the stamp on the verification form by the date shown.
  4. Receive your commission certificate; notarize only on or after its commencement date.
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FAQ

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How do I become a notary in North Dakota?
To become a notary public in North Dakota: Who can apply: At least 18; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; able to read and write English; a North Dakota resident, or with a place of employment or practice in North Dakota, or living in a bordering county of a state that extends reciprocity to North Dakota border-county notaries. Bond: A $7,500 notary bond (SFN 19355) from an insurance company of your choice, included with the application. Commission term: Four years from the commencement date on your commission certificate. Commissions are issued by the North Dakota Secretary of State.
How long is a notary commission in North Dakota?
Four years from the commencement date on your commission certificate.
Do I need a bond to be a notary in North Dakota?
A $7,500 notary bond (SFN 19355) from an insurance company of your choice, included with the application.
Is training required to become a notary in North Dakota?
Not stated in the official source we read. Check with the North Dakota Secretary of State.
Method

How this page is built

Every requirement on this page comes from the North Dakota Secretary of State's own published material, read on the dates shown. Requirements and fees change; the authority's current instructions govern.

What this page can't tell you
  • Not legal advice.
  • Fees charged by bonding agencies, course providers and fingerprint vendors are not included.
Sources
  1. North Dakota Secretary of State, Become a Notary Public, official source, read Nov 5, 2026.