301 Notary
915 E Stree NW Suite 703
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (240) 292-6631
Maryland
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
Serving over a million notaries nationwide since 1940, we have been helping notaries in the Free State for many years and have everything you will need for your Maryland notarial practice. Why pay more and receive less!
We have been committed to protecting, assisting and serving notaries everyday throughout the nation with a full range of notarial services. Our goal is that you perform your notarial duties professionally, confidently and most importantly safely.
If you are a new or renewal notary we will expertly guide you through the entire process. We offer a full selection of discounted official notary seal stamps, notary certificate stamps, official notary impression seal embossers, official notary recording journals, and supplies for Maryland notarial services.
Legacy State Id:
71
Eligibility:
Be 18 years old or older.
Be of good moral character and integrity.
Live or work in the state of Maryland.
Be a resident of the senatorial district from which appointed.
If living outside of Maryland, the non-resident must be a resident of a state that allows Maryland residents working in that state to serve as notaries public in that state.
Provisions:
Notary Term
4 years.
Notary Bond
None required. A notary bond is to protect the public from a notary's negligence and/or omissions. Notaries are encouraged to purchase a notary bond to insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. strongly recommends that Maryland notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A embosser or rubber inked stamp.
Record Journal
Required. A Maryland notary public must maintain a record of all notarial acts performed. Notary journals must be retained for at least five years.
State Filing Fee
A $20 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
Prior to applying to be commissioned as a notary public in the state of Maryland, the applicant should understand the duties and responsibilities of notaries public and how to perform notarial acts properly once commissioned. To obtain this understanding, notaries should review the Duties & Responsibilities of a Notary Public in Maryland and the Notary Manual.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Permitted. Non-residents must be residents of a state that also allows Maryland residents working in that state to serve as notaries public in that state.
Notary Commission Renewal
Two months before the commission expires, the Secretary of State will send a renewal application to the address on file. The application process will be the same as a new application.
Steps:
Welcome to Maryland notary public online. Click the link below and follow the directions.
- Continue here to become or renew as a Maryland notary public.
Once you are commissioned you will be able to order your notary supplies online, by fax, by phone or by mail.
Once you are commissioned you will be able to order your notary supplies. Proceed to the secure shopping store to complete your order.
You are now authorized to begin your notarial duties.
Once you receive your notary supplies you will be ready to begin your duties as a notary public for the State of Maryland.
State Bond Terms:
4 Year Term / Not Applicable
State Stamp / Seal Requirements:
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required.
Public Records URL:
http://www.publiclibraries.com/records/maryland.htm
State Mailing Address:
Corporate Mailing Address:
550 Hulet Drive
Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
State Store Name:
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
Allow Faxed Applications:
Allowed
