Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$100
Issuing Authority
Louisiana Governor (via Secretary of State)
Journal
Conditional
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.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- CIVIL LAW SYSTEM: Louisiana is ONLY state with civil law system based on French Napoleonic Code (all other states use common law)
- LIFETIME COMMISSION: Notaries receive commission for LIFE (no expiration date) - unique among US states
- NO SEAL REQUIRED: Notary's SIGNATURE IS THE SEAL - physical stamp NOT required (unique among all 50 states)
- $10,000 bond currently; increasing to $50,000 on February 1, 2026 for non-attorneys
- Attorneys EXEMPT from bond/E&O requirement
Regulatory Authority
Louisiana Governor (via Secretary of State)
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