If you want to become a Utah Notary, you must complete the following steps:
- Meet all of Utah's eligibility requirements.
- Create a Utah.gov account.
- Take the online exam.
- Pay the $95 application and testing fees.
- Submit to the mandatory background check.
- Get a $5,000 surety bond.
- Get your oath of office notarized.
- Upload your original signed bond and notarized oath of office in your Utah.gov account.
- Receive your Certificate of Authority of Notary Public via email.
- Buy your Notary stamp and journal.
About the Utah Notary Process
The term of a Utah Notary Public commission is four years. Find more information on applying for a Notary commission in the Beehive State here.
Cost to Become a UT Notary
The cost to become a Notary in Utah ranges between $215 to $240, depending on where you get your surety bond and Notary supplies.
| Expense |
Cost |
| Application and testing fees |
$95 |
| $5,000 surety bond |
$40 |
| Notary seal |
$30 |
| Notary journal |
$30 - $55 |
| Notarization fees |
$20 |
| Total Cost |
$215 - $240 |
Commission Processing Length
According to the Lieutenant Governor's website, it takes approximately two weeks to process your application.
Utah Notary Public Requirements
Wondering how you can qualify to become a UT Notary? Read on below.
Eligibility
There are basic qualifications for a person to become a Notary in Utah. All applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a resident of Utah, or be employed in the state, for at least 30 days
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be a citizen of or have permanent resident status in the U.S.
- Be free of any disqualifying offenses or license revocations
Exam
All applicants for a Utah Notary commission must pass an online exam. To take the exam, create a Utah.gov account. A score of 61 points or higher is required to pass.
At the end of the exam, pay $40 for the exam and $55 for the application fee. Your exam is automatically submitted, and results are immediate.
If you don't pass on your first try, you may retake the test within 30 days for $40. After 30 days, the retake fee is $95.
Background Check
All Notary applicants are required to undergo a criminal background check. The Lieutenant Governor's office will forward your information to the Department of Human Resource Management to conduct the screening. You will not be notified when your background check has been processed.
Notary Supplies
A Notary seal and journal are required. Your Notary seal must be a purple-inked stamp for traditional notarizations. You may also use an embosser in addition to the inked stamp. The seal shape must be rectangular with a border no larger than 1" x 2.5" surrounding the following information:
- Your name as it appears on your commission
- The words "Notary Public"
- The words "State of Utah"
- The words "My commission expires _______ (date)"
- Your commission number
- Facsimile of the Great Seal of Utah
A second seal can help you avoid downtime if your seal is ever misplaced, and an embosser can help add an additional layer of fraud prevention security.
All Utah Notaries commissioned on or after May 6, 2026, must maintain a physical chronological journal consisting of bound, numbered pages, in which to record all in-person notarizations performed.
Note: Notaries employed by an attorney, law firm or title agency who are notarizing in the course and scope of their employment are exempt from the journal requirement.
Surety Bond
A $5,000 four-year surety bond is required for Utah Notaries. The name on your notarial bond must exactly match the name on your application. You must sign the bond as the principal for it to be valid and upload a copy of the bond to your Utah.gov account.
A Notary errors and omissions (E&O) insurance policy is strongly recommended to protect yourself from legal expenses. Learn the benefits of E&O here.
Oath of Office
Take your oath of office to a Utah Notary for notarization and upload it to your Utah.gov account.
Once your bond and oath are processed, you will receive your Certificate of Authority via email.
Sign the certificate in front of another Notary and present a copy of the certificate to a Notary seal manufacturer.
Utah Notary Public FAQs
Below are answers to the most common questions about being a Utah Notary.
Which state government office handles Notaries?
The Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor, located in Salt Lake City, UT, issues Notary Public commissions.
What kind of training will I need?
Where will I be able to notarize?
You may notarize anywhere in the state of Utah.
Who can I notarize for?
You may notarize for everyone, excluding yourself. You cannot notarize your own signature except in case of a self-proved will as provided in Section 75-2-504, nor can you notarize documents you are named in or would benefit from. Utah law doesn't specifically prohibit notarizing for a spouse or relative or for a spouse's business.
If you perform notarizations as part of your employment, your employer may limit the notarizations you perform during your work hours.
Notaries may not perform notarizations for signers outside of Utah unless they've received authorization to perform a remote notarization.
What fees can UT Notaries charge for notarizations?
Utah Notaries may charge up to charge $10 per notarial act or signature. Additionally, a Utah Notary is allowed to charge a travel fee up to the current federal mileage rate if the Notary clearly explains in advance that the travel fee is separate from the standard Notary fee and not set by law, and the requester agrees to the fee beforehand.
Utah Notaries must also display a fee schedule of notarial acts in English and may display other non-English-language fee schedules as well.
What should I do if I move or change my name?
If you move or change your name, you must notify the Lieutenant Governor within 30 days after the change.
- For address changes: Update your address in the Utah Notary Request Portal. If you move out of state, you must resign your commission.
- For name changes: Submit your name change request, providing official documentation of the name change and a bond policy rider in the Utah Notary Request Portal. You'll also need to get an official seal with your new name.
What is the process to renew my Notary Public commission?
Notary commissions are not “renewed” in Utah. You will need to reapply to continue acting as a Notary. If your legal name hasn't changed, you may use your current username and password to log into your Utah.gov account, update your information and take the exam. If your name has changed since your last commission, you'll need to create a new account.
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Last updated: May 14, 2026