Quick Facts
Commission Term
6 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$30
Issuing Authority
Secretary of State
Journal
No
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
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
Idaho authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- RULONA state (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts adopted July 1, 2017; updated with RULONA 2018 for RON)
- 6-year commission term (longer than most states' typical 4-year terms)
- $10,000 surety bond REQUIRED for full 6-year term
- $30 application/renewal fee (city/county/state employees exempt if for employment purposes)
- NO exam required (free voluntary training available from Secretary of State)
Regulatory Authority
Secretary of State
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