License: Notary Public

Nebraska Secretary of State external site

P.O. Box 95104

Lincoln, NE 68509

(402) 247-2558

<h3>Occupational Description</h3><br>A Nebraska Notary Public is appointed and commissioned by the Secretary of State for a four-year term to serve the public as a disinterested witness to take acknowledgements, depositions, and to administer oaths and affirmations.<br><h3>Licensure Requirements</h3><br>Applicants must: 1. Be a resident of Nebraska; 2. Be at least 19 years of age; 3. Have not been convicted of a felony or other crime involving fraud or dishonesty within the past five years; 4. Take and pass a written Notary Examination; 5. Submit: A. A completed application; B. A $15,000 surety bond; C. A U.S. Citizenship Attestation Form; D. A $30.00 fee for the commission. Residents of states bordering Nebraska may apply to receive a Nebraska notary commission provided they have a regular place of employment within the State of Nebraska. If the applicant is a resident of one of the bordering states, then they also must include the Evidence of Employment in Nebraska Form with their application. Upon issuance of the commission by the Secretary of State’s Office, the Notary must purchase an inked seal stamp. It must be engraved with: State of Nebraska “General Notary” or “General Notarial” His or her name (as commissioned) The expiration date of the commission.<br><h3>Fees</h3><br>Initial Application Fee- $30.00 (+ $15,000 surety bond)<br><h3>Renewal</h3><br>Every four years, a Notary must submit a completed renewal application, along with all additional items required in the initial application process, within the immediate 30 days prior to commission expiration date. Applicants for renewal do NOT need to retake the Notary Examination.