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Confirm Notary Status

Steps to verify the commission status of a notary

  • Enter either:
    • The notary name EXACTLY as it appears on the notary seal or certificate (commission name)
    • or the notary’s commission number. Commission numbers are unavailable to the public.
  • Select the commission county in the dropdown.
  • Notary history before the early 1990's is not available on this website.
  • Punctuation is not required.

or

  • This search is not a directory of notaries. To locate a notary in your area, visit Find a Notary Near You.
  • If you have questions about the results, please call 919-814-5400.