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Kansas Notary Requirements

Complete compliance guide for notaries in Kansas. Commission terms, fee schedules, authorized services, and regulatory requirements.

Quick Facts

Commission Term

4 years

Bond

$12,000

Application Fee

$25

Issuing Authority

Kansas Secretary of State

Journal

Required

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

Kansas authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.

Key Considerations

  • Kansas adopted Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) in KSA Chapter 53, Article 5a
  • 3-year ID expiration grace period (generous - ID can be expired not more than 3 years)
  • NO fee caps - notaries set own fees (unique freedom)
  • MANDATORY fee disclosure and agreement before performing act (KSA requirement)
  • Must disclose to signer that fee is permitted but not required by state law

Regulatory Authority

Kansas Secretary of State

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