State Information for Kansas
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Kansas Notary Requirements and Information
Kansas Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
be at least 18 years old;
be a resident of Kansas or a resident of a bordering state that is regularly employed in Kansas.
How to Apply to Become a Kansas Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Kansas Secretary of States Office: https://sos.ks.gov/business/notary.html
Secretary of State
Term of Office
4 Year term
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Education required electronic Notaries only.
Notary Bond Requirement
$12,000 Bond Required (4-year term)
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Recordbook Required.*
Effective January 1, 2022 all Kansas notaries are required to maintain a notary journal (recordbook).
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink stamp or embossing seal required, paper notarial acts. Must be photographically reproducible.
Electronic notarial seal required/specified, electronic notarial acts.
Authorized Duties
Oaths/affirmations;
verification upon oath/affirmation;
acknowledgments and proofs;
witness or attest signatures;
certify or attest copies;
note protests.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Kansas Secretary of State: https://sos.ks.gov/business/notary.html
Contact Information for the State of Kansas
State of Kansas Notary Website
https://sos.ks.gov/business/notary.html
State of Kansas Notary Handboook
https://sos.ks.gov/forms/administration/NotaryHandbook.pdf
Phone Number
(785) 296-4564
Address
Kansas Secretary of State
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(785) 296-4564
Further Information
https://sos.ks.gov/business/apostilles-and-authentications.html
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided as is, free of warranty of any kind. Last updated March 2022.
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