Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$25,000
Application Fee
$75
Issuing Authority
Indiana Secretary of State via INBiz portal (https://inbiz.in.gov)
Journal
RonOnly
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
- oathOfPersonalIdentity
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Indiana authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Continuing Education Uniqueness - Biennial (every 2 years) CE required throughout 8-year term; 3 separate CE courses required (years 2, 4, 6); failure results in PERMANENT expiration (not suspension); only state-administered courses qualify
- ID Expiration Grace Period - 3-year expiration grace period for IDs (more generous than many states); accepts driver's licenses from ANY state
- RON Geographic Flexibility - Indiana RON allows signers located ANYWHERE in world (with restrictions for international: act not prohibited in signer's jurisdiction AND concerns US court/entity OR US property OR transaction substantially connected to US)
- Oath of Personal Identity - Signer may take oath of personal identity as verification method (uncommon provision in notary law)
- Criminal History Requirement - Requires Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History Record for all applicants ($16.32 additional cost)
Regulatory Authority
Indiana Secretary of State via INBiz portal (https://inbiz.in.gov)
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