Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$15,000
Application Fee
$30
Issuing Authority
Nebraska Secretary of State
Journal
Optional
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
— Not 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
— Not 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
Nebraska authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- NOT a RULONA state - operates under own Chapter 64 notary statutes
- Online Notary Public Act effective July 2020 (Legislative Bill 186, May 2019)
- Electronic Notary Public Act enacted 2016
- 4-year commission term
- $15,000 surety bond REQUIRED ($30-$50 cost for 4-year term)
Regulatory Authority
Nebraska Secretary of State
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