Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$25,000
Application Fee
$10
Issuing Authority
Judge of Probate in county of residence
Journal
OptionalTraditionalMandatoryRON
Fee Caps
No caps
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Alabama authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Alabama uses decentralized system: Judge of Probate in each county issues commissions (unique feature)
- Notaries commissioned in county of residence but may notarize statewide
- NO statutory fee caps in Alabama - market-based pricing (differs from most states)
- Commission term is 4 years
- $25,000 surety bond required (higher than many states)
Regulatory Authority
Judge of Probate (in each county)
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