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Notary Bulletin

Can I Notarize In Two States If I Live Near The Border?

By NNA Staff on July 6, 2020

Hello, I just became a Notary for my job in West Virginia, which is on the border of Ohio. I actually live in Ohio.  Can I notarize in Ohio as well? — J.S., West Virginia

No. As a West Virginia Notary, you may perform official acts throughout the state of West Virginia but not beyond state borders  (WVC 39-4-10[a][1]). To be able to notarize in Ohio, you’d have to apply and be commissioned as an Ohio Notary.

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Cassandra

13 Jul 2020

Can you be a licensed Notary in two states if they border each other. (i.e. DC, Maryland, Virginia)

National Notary Association

14 Jul 2020

Hello. It depends on the laws of the specific states in question. For more information, please see here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2014/10/faq-where-can-notaries-use-their-commissions

Renee Sammons

13 Apr 2021

I have a lot of snowbirds here. Can I notarized for them

National Notary Association

16 Apr 2021

Hello. To help us ensure we provide you with the correct information, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

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