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| More About Hawaii Notaries |
Eligibility |
| Minimum Age: |
18 years of age |
| Minimum Residency: |
Not required |
| Exam: |
Must pass state exam |
| Endorsement: |
Letter of recommendation |
| Other Requirements: |
Must be Hawaii resident
Letter of Justification |
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Application and Bond Filing Procedures |
Call the NNA at 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) if you have any questions during this process.- Order your Complete Notary Supply Package – which includes your State-required Notary Bond.*
- Submit your Notary Public Application to the State, enclosing your State application fees.
- Pass the State-required Notary Exam (given following approval of your Application).
- Receive your State-issued Letter of Passing or Renewal Letter (within 4 to 6 weeks).
- Forward a COPY of your Letter of Passing or Renewal Letter to the NNA for processing.
- We will mail your activated Notary Bond to you via First Class mail.
- File your Notary Bond with the Clerk of Circuit Court.
*BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL), DES MOINES, IOWA. PENNSYLVANIA BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY NATIONS BONDING COMPANY, AUSTIN, TEXAS, A SUBSIDIARY OF MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL). AGENT FOR ALL BONDS AND E&O POLICIES IS NNA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
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Application Materials |
| Contact Secretary of State: |
Department of Attorney General
Notary Public Office
425 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
1-808-586-1216 |
| On the Web: |
www.hawaii.gov/ag/notary/ |
| Contact the NNA: |
National Notary Association
P.O. Box 541032
Los Angeles, CA 90054-1032
Phone: 1-800-876-6827 |
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Notary Provisions |
| Term: |
Four Years |
| Commissioning Fee: |
$40.00 for NEW or RENEWAL commissions |
| Application Fee: |
$10.00 for NEW or RENEWING Notaries |
| Bond Required: |
$1,000 |
| Seal Required: |
The Notary's official seal must include: The name of the Notary, the Notary's commission number and the words "Notary Public and "State of Hawaii." |
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The seal must be circular, not over 2 inches in diameter, and have a "serrated or milled edge border." The seal may still be either an inking stamp or an embosser. Rectangular seals are no longer allowed.
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| Jurisdiction: |
State (all islands and waters of Hawaii) |
| Journal: |
Required by law |
| Notary Public Sign: |
Required by Administrative Rules |
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Live and Online Notary Training |
| NNA educational programs are available at your convenience. No matter if you choose a live seminar or an online course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Notary practices and procedures. Plus, you'll learn time-saving tips to help you do your new job quickly and correctly.
View Hawaii Notary Public Training Options
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Complete Hawaii Notary Supply Packages |
| Our Complete Notary Supply Packages include everything you need to start working right away! With every supply package, you save up to 30% off of regular retail prices, plus you receive a FREE NNA Membership — a $52 value!
Complete Notary Supply Packages are available at the same net savings without bond and/or errors and omissions insurance purchase. Call 1-800-876-6827 for pricing and/or ordering information.
Order Notary Supply Package Online
or
Call Toll-Free at 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827)
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Guide to Notary Fees |
| Acknowledgments: |
$5.00, then $2.50 for every duplicate original beyond the first
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| Jurats: |
$5.00, then a $2.50 fee for every “duplicate original beyond the fourth
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| Oaths & Affirmations: |
$5.00 |
| Deposition: |
$5.00 |
| Protest: |
$5.00 + $5.00 for each notice and certified copy of protest |
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