How to Become a Notary in Delaware
Learn about Delaware notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Delaware law.
Delaware does not require a pre-commission education course or examination for notary applicants. Notaries are appointed by the Governor upon recommendation (29 Del. C. § 4301 et seq.). Notary Mentor is supplementary only and does not replace any state-mandated requirements.
Delaware Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Delaware.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
Delaware does not impose a blanket statutory requirement for notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts for traditional in-person notarizations. However, maintaining a journal is strongly recomme...
Fees & Seals
Delaware notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act (29 Del. C. § 4307). The notary seal must include 'State of Delaware,' 'Notary Public,' the notary's name as commissioned, and the commission ...
Key Topics Covered for Delaware
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Acknowledgments
Under Delaware Code Title 29, § 4322 and Title 25, § 131 et seq., a notary taking an acknowledgment must verify that the signer personally appeared, was identified through personal...
Journals & Records
Delaware does not impose a blanket statutory requirement for notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts for traditional in-person notarizations. However, maintaining a journal...
Identity Verification
Delaware notaries must identify signers through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence (29 Del. C. § 4322). Satisfactory evidence includes a current government-issued identifi...
RON Specifics
Delaware enacted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) including RON provisions under 29 Del. C. § 4321 et seq., effective 2024. Notaries must register with the Governo...
Prohibited Acts
Delaware notaries must not: notarize their own signature; perform a notarial act without the signer's presence (except RON); act when they have a disqualifying financial or benefic...
Fees & Seals
Delaware notaries may charge up to $5.00 per notarial act (29 Del. C. § 4307). The notary seal must include 'State of Delaware,' 'Notary Public,' the notary's name as commissioned,...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Delaware
Mistakes that Delaware notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Not registering as a RON notary before conducting remote online notarizations.
Failing to retain RON audio-visual recordings for the required 10-year period.
Accepting expired or non-government-issued identification for identity verification.
Notarizing documents in which the notary has a direct financial interest.
Neglecting to include all required elements on the notarial certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Delaware.
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