Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$25
Issuing Authority
Missouri Secretary of State
Journal
Required
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
Authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Missouri authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Marriage Solemnization AUTHORIZED - One of few states where notaries can perform marriage ceremonies; requires valid license, 2 witnesses, pronouncement of marriage, record-keeping, return license within 10 days
- Mandatory Journal for ALL Notaries - Journal required for ALL notarizations (not just RON or when fees charged); chronological, permanently bound, pre-numbered pages; only ONE active journal at a time; 10-year retention
- Black Ink Rubber Stamp Required - Specific color requirement (black ink); rubber stamp format mandatory; text at least 8-point type
- RON Since August 2020 - Remote online notarization permanently authorized; no temporary emergency period
- RON Recording Mandatory - Must record entire RON session audio/video; 10-year retention; no exceptions
Regulatory Authority
Missouri Secretary of State
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