How to Become a Notary in Kentucky
Learn about Kentucky notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Kentucky law.
Kentucky requires notary applicants to complete an approved education course and pass an examination administered by the Secretary of State's office under KRS 423.010 et seq. The required course covers notarial acts, ethics, and legal requirements. Notary Mentor is supplementary only and does not replace the state-mandated education course or examination.
Kentucky Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Kentucky.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
KRS 423.380 requires Kentucky notaries to maintain a journal of all notarial acts. Each entry must include the date and time of the act, the type of act, the title or description of the document, the ...
Fees & Seals
Under KRS 64.300, the maximum fee for a notarial act is $5.00 per act. The notary stamp must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'Commonwealth of Kentucky' or 'State at Large,' the commission ...
Key Topics Covered for Kentucky
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Acknowledgments
Under KRS 423.140 and Kentucky's adoption of RULONA, an acknowledgment requires the individual to personally appear before the notary, be identified, and acknowledge that the signa...
Journals & Records
KRS 423.380 requires Kentucky notaries to maintain a journal of all notarial acts. Each entry must include the date and time of the act, the type of act, the title or description o...
Identity Verification
Under KRS 423.360, a notary must identify a signer through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence. Satisfactory evidence includes a government-issued identification document t...
RON Specifics
Kentucky enacted RON legislation under KRS 423.460 et seq. (effective 2020). A commissioned Kentucky notary may perform RON by registering with the Secretary of State, completing a...
Prohibited Acts
Under KRS 423.400, Kentucky notaries are prohibited from: notarizing their own signature; performing acts when the signer does not appear; notarizing documents in which the notary ...
Fees & Seals
Under KRS 64.300, the maximum fee for a notarial act is $5.00 per act. The notary stamp must include the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'Commonwealth of Kentucky' or 'State at Lar...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Kentucky
Mistakes that Kentucky notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Forgetting that Kentucky uses 'Commonwealth of Kentucky' rather than 'State of Kentucky' on the seal
Failing to complete required education and examination before applying
Not registering separately for RON before performing remote notarizations
Charging above the $5.00 fee cap per notarial act
Neglecting to retain the journal for the required 10-year period
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Kentucky.
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