Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$30
Issuing Authority
Iowa Secretary of State
Journal
Optional
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
Iowa authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Iowa Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) adopted in Iowa Code Chapter 9B
- No bond requirement (unique - E&O insurance recommended instead)
- Journal NOT mandatory for traditional notarizations (strongly recommended)
- RON authorized since 2020 - notary location flexible (can be anywhere, not restricted to Iowa)
- Non-residents from bordering states (MN, WI, IL, MO, NE, SD) may apply for 1-year commission
Regulatory Authority
Iowa Secretary of State
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