Quick Facts
Commission Term
2 or 4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$60 (2-year) or $90 (4-year)
Issuing Authority
Delaware Secretary of State - Notary Public Section
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
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.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Delaware authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- RULONA state - Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts effective August 1, 2023 (Senate Bill 262)
- Journal MANDATORY for all acts since August 1, 2023 (unique change from prior optional status)
- RON permanently authorized August 1, 2023 - notary must be in Delaware, signer anywhere
- Two-factor identity verification for RON: credential analysis + identity proofing (KBA or biometric)
- No bond required (unique - E&O insurance strongly recommended)
Regulatory Authority
Delaware Secretary of State - Notary Public Section
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