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Nebraska Notary Requirements

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

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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