Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$1,000
Application Fee
$10
Issuing Authority
Kentucky Secretary of State
Journal
OptionalTraditionalMandatoryElectronic
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
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
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Kentucky authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- $2.00 fee cap is among lowest in nation (not updated since 1960s, ties with New York)
- Very low $1,000 bond requirement (most states require $5,000-$25,000)
- No mandatory education or exam required (simple credentialing process)
- Credible witness method NOT available (only personal knowledge or government ID)
- Copy certification NOT authorized (no statutory provision)
Regulatory Authority
Kentucky Secretary of State
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