Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$1,000
Application Fee
$20
Issuing Authority
Hawaii Attorney General
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
— Not authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
— Not authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
— Not 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
Hawaii authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- RULONA state - adopted Senate Bill 2275 effective January 1, 2021 (based on RULONA 2018)
- 4-year commission term
- $1,000 surety bond REQUIRED - approved by Circuit Court Judge, filed with Circuit Court
- Exam REQUIRED: 80% passing score, up to 3 attempts, $10 fee; renewal exempt if previously passed
- NO mandatory pre-exam training (Notary Manual available, voluntary courses allowed)
Regulatory Authority
Hawaii Attorney General
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