How Do I Update My Notary Information If I Get Married?

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Hello Amanda. According to the instructions on the Form 2305 name change form provided by the Texas Secretary of State's office, the name change procedure is optional and a Notary may continue to sign the name on his or her commission until the commission expires, and then change the name upon commission renewal. You can find a link to the Form 2305 here if you wish to read further: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/statforms.shtml#NPUF. Please note that the Hotline question answer above is specifically for Texas and other state requirements may be different.

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Hello. Arkansas Notaries are required to notify the Secretary of State and the local circuit court clerk within 30 days of any change that would alter the information on file with the Secretary and the court clerk (ACA 21-14-103[a]).

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Hello. A Wisconsin Notary with a new legal name must submit a change of name form (available on the website) to the Department of Financial Institutions prior to using the new name as a Notary. According to Wisconsin's "Notary Public Information" pamphlet: “If you change your name for any reason, it is strongly suggested that you purchase a new seal or rubber stamp stating your new name (and the words ‘State of Wisconsin’ and ‘Notary Public’). Obtain a Address/Name/Seal Change form from the WDFI… You are required to complete and submit the Address/Name/Seal change form to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions PRIOR to using your new name and seal for notary purposes”

Hello. A Utah Notary is not required to change the Notary’s name by adopting the surname of the Notary’s spouse (UCA 46-1-20[1]-[3]). However, if you do choose to change your name, you will need to notify the Lt. Governor's office and provide appropriate documentation within 30 days from the date of the name change, notify your surety bond provider of the name change and obtain a bond rider for your surety bond, and destroy your old commission and seal (UCA 46-1-20[1]-[3]).

Hello. If a Notary changes his or her name, a Notary Public Name Change form must be filed with the Secretary of State. Willful failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $500 (GC 8213.6). After receiving the completed form, the Secretary will issue an amended commission in the Notary’s new name. Within 30 days after issuance of the amended commission, the Notary must file a new oath of office and a bond amendment with the clerk of the county in which the Notary’s principal place of business is located. Within 30 days after the filing, the Notary must obtain a seal with the new name (GC 8213[c]).

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Hello. New York Notaries who change their name through marriage may: (a) continue using the former name when functioning as a Notary; or (b) use the former name in the official signature and stamp, adding the new name in parentheses after the signature. Upon renewing the commission, however, the Notary must select one or the other name and use that name exclusively in performing notarizations (NPLL). “If you are changing or have changed your name, you should use your new name when signing your renewal application”

“Any notary public who lawfully changes his name shall, within 60 days after such change, forthwith request an amended commission from the Secretary of State ... (who) shall issue an amended commission to the notary public in the new name. A rider to the notary public’s bond must accompany the notice of change form. After submitting the required notice of change form and rider to the Secretary of State, the notary public may continue to perform notarial acts in his former name for 60 days or until receipt of the amended commission, whichever date is earlier” (FS 117.05[9]). “Contact your Bonding Agency…[t]o amend your notary public commission after a lawful name change” (Governor's Reference Manual for Notaries).

Hello. Washington Notaries who change their name must notify the Department of Licensing on forms prescribed by the Department (WAC 308-30-250[1]). “A notary that submits a name change notification shall continue to use their original notary stamp or seal and their original name and signature until they receive a new commission certificate and seal or stamp with the new information” (WAC 308-30-250[3]).