The name signed on the bond and on the application MUST BE EXACTLY THE SAME. This is the name that will appear on your commission and on your seal, and will be the name that you officially sign as a notary public. If your name does not match as required, your application will be returned for correction and your application will be delayed.

Application Instructions:

1. The application must be written legibly or computer generated, otherwise it will be returned.

2. The non-refundable processing fee for issuing a commission as a notary public or for your renewal of a commission is $30.00. Personal Checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, Visa or MasterCard are to be made payable to the STATE OF UTAH.

3. Failure to complete a current application truthfully and completely may result in denial of a notary commission.

4. If you are not presently employed, please enter not employed in the space provided for employer’s name and address. If you work from your home, please specify such.

5. You must receive endorsements from two permanent Utah residents who are over the age of 18. Endorsers must type their name and resident address in space provided, sign the application and complete other requested information. Endorsers must be from different households.

6. If you have permanent resident status under Section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, please attach a copy of the front and back of your resident card “green card” to this application.

7. If you are a citizen of the United States, please enclose a photocopy of your birth certificate or a photocopy of a current, valid U.S. Passport.

8. You must enclose your original test results and $5000 surety bond with your application.

Bond Instructions:

1. An official bond in the sum of $5,000 written for a term of four (4) years, must be secured to qualify for a notary commission. The bond must be executed by a company authorized to write surety bonds in Utah.

2. The notary bond MUST be signed and the oath of office signed and notarized prior to submitting your documents to the Notary Public and Authentications Office, otherwise your bond will be rejected.

Important: A notary bond is not insurance for the notary, but protection for the public. A notary must repay the surety any funds the surety company pays out on the notary’s behalf.