How to become a notary in Kansas
Notaries in Kansas are commissioned by the Kansas Secretary of State. Here is who can apply, what it takes and what it costs, from the state's own rules, checked November 4, 2026.
Who can become a notary in Kansas?
- At least 18 years old
- Kansas legal resident, or resident of a bordering state who regularly does business or works in Kansas
What are the Kansas notary requirements?
| Commissioned by | Kansas Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Training required | No. No training is required for a standard appointment; free SOS training and test are required only for remote online notarization. |
| Exam required | No. No exam for a standard appointment; RON registration requires passing the free SOS test. |
| Surety bond | $12,000 |
| Application fee | $25 |
| Commission term | 4 years |
| Remote online notarization | Yes: an appointed Kansas notary may register for RON by choosing an approved provider, passing the free SOS training and test, and paying a $20 registration fee. |
Steps to become a notary in Kansas
- Buy a notary stamp showing your name, 'Notary Public' and 'State of Kansas'
- Get a $12,000 surety bond from an insurer licensed in Kansas (insurer completes section C of Form NO or NO-S)
- Take the notary oath before another notary (section B of Form NO or NO-O)
- Submit Form NO or the online application with stamp image, oath and bond, and pay $25 by card
- Wait until your status shows active online before notarizing; a certificate is mailed to you
Apply on the official Kansas site
How do you find a notary in Kansas?
- Banks, credit unions, shipping stores and law offices often have a notary on staff. Call ahead, because not every branch does.
- A mobile notary travels to you for a travel fee on top of the state's notarization fee.
- Bring a current government photo ID and the unsigned document. Don't sign it until the notary watches you.
- A notary checks your identity and witnesses your signature. They can't give legal advice or tell you what a document means unless they are also a lawyer.
- Check that a notary is commissioned on the official Kansas notary lookup.