Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$7,500
Application Fee
$36
Issuing Authority
North Dakota Secretary of State
Journal
Conditional
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
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
North Dakota authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- RULONA state - effective August 1, 2011 (early adopter)
- 4-year commission term
- $7,500 surety bond REQUIRED with application
- NO exam or education required - one of simpler states for notary commission
- $36 application/renewal fee
Regulatory Authority
North Dakota Secretary of State
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