How to Become a Notary in Utah
Learn about Utah notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Utah law.
Utah requires notary applicants to complete an approved notary education course and pass an examination administered by the Lieutenant Governor's office. The course covers Utah notary statutes, procedures, and ethics. Notary Mentor is a supplementary study resource only and does not fulfill Utah's state-mandated education or examination requirements.
Utah Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Utah.
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Journal Requirements
Utah Code § 46-1-14 requires notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts. Each entry must include the date and time of the notarial act, the type of act, a description of the document, the signer'...
Fees & Seals
Utah Code § 46-1-12 sets maximum notarial fees. The maximum fee for an acknowledgment, jurat, oath, or affirmation is $10.00 per act. For online notarizations, the maximum fee is $25.00 per act. The n...
Key Topics Covered for Utah
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Acknowledgments
Under Utah Code § 46-1-2 et seq. and the revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts adopted by Utah, an acknowledgment requires the signer to personally appear before the notary, be iden...
Journals & Records
Utah Code § 46-1-14 requires notaries to maintain a journal of notarial acts. Each entry must include the date and time of the notarial act, the type of act, a description of the d...
Identity Verification
Under Utah Code § 46-1-3, a notary may verify identity through personal knowledge, a current government-issued identification document containing a photograph and signature (passpo...
RON Specifics
Utah enacted RON under Utah Code § 46-1-20 et seq. and administrative rules. A notary must register as an online notary with the Lieutenant Governor's office, complete RON-specific...
Prohibited Acts
Under Utah Code § 46-1-17, a Utah notary may not perform a notarial act if the signer is not present (in person or via approved RON), if the notary cannot identify the signer, or i...
Fees & Seals
Utah Code § 46-1-12 sets maximum notarial fees. The maximum fee for an acknowledgment, jurat, oath, or affirmation is $10.00 per act. For online notarizations, the maximum fee is $...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Utah
Mistakes that Utah notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to complete the mandatory education course and examination before applying for a Utah notary commission.
Not maintaining journal entries with all required fields, particularly the identification method used.
Performing RON without registering as an online notary with the Lieutenant Governor's office.
Exceeding the $10.00 maximum fee for traditional notarizations or the $25.00 cap for online notarizations.
Failing to retain RON audio-video recordings for the required seven-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Utah.
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