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Notary Public Commission

Seven-year Maine notary public commission. Electronic and remote acts require accepted notices under the same commission.

Licensing authority: secretary of state · Application information

Amended commission following name change or move to a new municipality
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Existing Commission
Hold an existing Maine commission.
Issuance
An amended certificate is issued upon notice of name change or change of residence to a new municipality.
Name Change
Submit the Change of Signature form for a name change; use the new name after notice, database update, and any stamping-device update.
Notice
Notify the Secretary of State within 30 calendar days of a name or address change.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Approval to perform electronic notarizations under an existing commission
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Before the first electronic act, submit the prescribed notice and obtain acceptance by the Secretary of State.
Existing Commission
Hold a valid Maine notary public commission.
Law Knowledge
Certify that 4 M.R.S. Chapter 39 and Chapter 700 are read and understood.
Signature And Stamp
Supply an example of the electronic signature and official electronic stamp.
Technology
Select technology providers approved by the Secretary of State.
Training
Obtain certification from each provider of training and approval as a user.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial commission by examination — nonresident with Maine business
Notary Public Examination
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Complete the latest application, disclose criminal and legal history, and sign the truthfulness declaration.
Eligibility
Nonresident with a business in Maine; provide its legal name and physical and mailing addresses.
English
Able to read and write English.
Fee
Submit the $50 application fee.
Oath
Appear before a Dedimus Justice within 30 calendar days of appointment and return the completed certificate of qualification within 45 calendar days.
Trustworthiness
Worthy of public trust: no conviction punishable by one year or more of imprisonment; no crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no finding or admission of liability based on fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no false application statements; no notary commission revoked, suspended, conditioned or not renewed for cause.
Initial commission by examination — nonresident employed in Maine
Notary Public Examination
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Complete the latest application, disclose criminal and legal history, and sign the truthfulness declaration.
Eligibility
Nonresident with a place of employment in Maine; provide the employment address and employer-signed verification.
English
Able to read and write English.
Fee
Submit the $50 application fee.
Oath
Appear before a Dedimus Justice within 30 calendar days of appointment and return the completed certificate of qualification within 45 calendar days.
Trustworthiness
Worthy of public trust: no conviction punishable by one year or more of imprisonment; no crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no finding or admission of liability based on fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no false application statements; no notary commission revoked, suspended, conditioned or not renewed for cause.
Initial commission by examination — Maine resident
Notary Public Examination
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Complete the latest application, disclose criminal and legal history, and sign the truthfulness declaration.
Eligibility
Resident of Maine.
English
Able to read and write English.
Fee
Submit the $50 application fee.
Oath
Appear before a Dedimus Justice within 30 calendar days of appointment and return the completed certificate of qualification within 45 calendar days.
Trustworthiness
Worthy of public trust: no conviction punishable by one year or more of imprisonment; no crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no finding or admission of liability based on fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no false application statements; no notary commission revoked, suspended, conditioned or not renewed for cause.
New application after missed reappointment deadline
Notary Public Examination
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Complete the latest application, disclose criminal and legal history, and sign the truthfulness declaration.
Eligibility
Resident of Maine or nonresident with a place of employment or business in Maine; supply corresponding eligibility documentation.
English
Able to read and write English.
Fee
Submit the $50 application fee.
Oath
Appear before a Dedimus Justice within 30 calendar days of appointment and return the completed certificate of qualification within 45 calendar days.
Prior Application
Reappointment not requested within 90 calendar days after notification of failure to qualify; reapply for appointment.
Trustworthiness
Worthy of public trust: no conviction punishable by one year or more of imprisonment; no crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no finding or admission of liability based on fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no false application statements; no notary commission revoked, suspended, conditioned or not renewed for cause.
New commission after expiration of renewal window
Notary Public Examination
Age
At least 18 years old.
Application
Complete the latest application, disclose criminal and legal history, and sign the truthfulness declaration.
Eligibility
Resident of Maine or nonresident with a place of employment or business in Maine; supply corresponding eligibility documentation.
English
Able to read and write English.
Fee
Submit the $50 application fee.
Oath
Appear before a Dedimus Justice within 30 calendar days of appointment and return the completed certificate of qualification within 45 calendar days.
Practice
Do not perform notarial acts until commission issuance and completion of the oath.
Prior Commission
Renewal application not received within 90 calendar days after commission expiration; apply for a new commission.
Trustworthiness
Worthy of public trust: no conviction punishable by one year or more of imprisonment; no crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no finding or admission of liability based on fraud, dishonesty or deceit; no false application statements; no notary commission revoked, suspended, conditioned or not renewed for cause.
Reappointment after failure to qualify
Notary Public Examination
Examination Evidence
The approved application includes passing the currently offered examination under 4 M.R.S. §1922(2)(E); retain the examination reference when passed before reappointment.
Oath
Appear before a Dedimus Justice within 30 calendar days from reappointment.
Prior Approval
Approved application, but the qualification certificate was not received within 45 days or the oath was not taken within 30 days.
Request
Request reappointment within 90 calendar days from the notice of failure to qualify.
Approval to perform remote notarizations under an existing commission
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Approval
Before the first remote act, submit the prescribed notice and obtain acceptance by the Secretary of State.
Existing Commission
Hold a valid Maine notary public commission.
Law Knowledge
Declare that the remote-notarization requirements of 4 M.R.S. Chapter 39 and Chapter 700 are read and understood.
Technology
Identify approved communication technology providers.
Training
Obtain provider certification of training and approval as a user.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal of unexpired commission
Notary Public Examination
Application
Provide commission and contact information, Maine employment/business address if nonresident, convictions since issuance, legal findings/admissions, and a signed declaration.
Eligibility
Continue meeting commission qualifications, including Maine residence or employment or business in Maine.
Login
First and last name, date of birth and commission expiration date.
Process
Complete the online renewal and examination, pay $50, print the renewal and oath documents, appear before a Dedimus Justice, and return the required signed documents.
Renewal Window
Commission expires within the next 45 days.
Renewal after expiration — within 20 days
Notary Public Examination
Application
Provide commission and contact information, Maine employment/business address if nonresident, convictions since issuance, legal findings/admissions, and a signed declaration.
Eligibility
Continue meeting commission qualifications, including Maine residence or employment or business in Maine.
Expiration Date
Retain the current month and day for the new expiration-date year.
Login
First and last name, date of birth and commission expiration date.
Practice
Do not perform notarial acts until renewal or issuance of a new commission and completion of the oath.
Process
Complete the online renewal and examination, pay $50, print the renewal and oath documents, appear before a Dedimus Justice, and return the required signed documents.
Renewal Window
Commission expired within the last 20 days.
Renewal after expiration — 21 through 90 days
Notary Public Examination
Application
Provide commission and contact information, Maine employment/business address if nonresident, convictions since issuance, legal findings/admissions, and a signed declaration.
Eligibility
Continue meeting commission qualifications, including Maine residence or employment or business in Maine.
Expiration Date
A new month and day are assigned for the new expiration-date year.
Login
First and last name, date of birth and commission expiration date.
Practice
Do not perform notarial acts until renewal or issuance of a new commission and completion of the oath.
Process
Complete the online renewal and examination, pay $50, print the renewal and oath documents, appear before a Dedimus Justice, and return the required signed documents.
Renewal Window
Commission expired 21 through 90 days ago.

Notary Public Examination

Provider
Maine Secretary of State
Format
Written examination questions in the new-commission application; online examination for renewal.
Passing score
Applicants must pass. Online renewal requires a correct response before advancing to the next category of questions.
Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Title 4, Chapter 39. Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
  • Chapter 700: Rules Governing Notaries Public, Notarial Officers, Notarial Acts and the Procedures for Electronic and Remote Notarization
  • Title 21-A, section 903-E. Persons not authorized to administer an oath or affirmation to a petition circulator
Examination sources