How to Become a Notary in North Dakota
Learn about North Dakota notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to North Dakota law.
North Dakota does not currently require mandatory pre-commission education for notary applicants, though the Secretary of State provides study materials. Notary Mentor is a supplementary study resource only and does not replace any official state requirements.
North Dakota Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in North Dakota.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
North Dakota law under RULONA (N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-13) requires notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts. The journal must include the date and time of the act, the type of act, the type ...
Fees & Seals
Under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-17, the maximum fee a North Dakota notary may charge is $5.00 per notarial act. The notary's seal must include the notary's name as commissioned, 'Notary Public,' 'Nort...
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Acknowledgments
Under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1 (North Dakota's adoption of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts), a notary taking an acknowledgment must determine, from personal knowledge or ...
Journals & Records
North Dakota law under RULONA (N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-13) requires notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts. The journal must include the date and time of the act, the ty...
Identity Verification
Under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-07, a notary must identify a signer through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence. Satisfactory evidence includes a current government-issued ...
RON Specifics
North Dakota enacted RON legislation codified in N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-14 et seq. Notaries may perform remote online notarizations using audio-visual communication technology t...
Prohibited Acts
Under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-09 and related provisions, North Dakota notaries are prohibited from: performing a notarial act if the notary has a financial or beneficial interest...
Fees & Seals
Under N.D. Cent. Code § 44-06.1-17, the maximum fee a North Dakota notary may charge is $5.00 per notarial act. The notary's seal must include the notary's name as commissioned, 'N...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in North Dakota
Mistakes that North Dakota notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to maintain a journal of notarial acts as required under RULONA provisions adopted by North Dakota.
Not verifying the signer's identity through an acceptable method before performing a notarial act.
Performing remote online notarization without registering with the Secretary of State.
Notarizing a document in which the notary has a financial or beneficial interest.
Charging more than the $5.00 statutory maximum per notarial act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in North Dakota.
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