Applicant's county probate judge; Alabama Secretary of State publishes statewide standards handles the verified commission route. The captured fee basis is $10 application fee, the term is 4 years, and the bond rule is $50,000 surety bond.
Alabama notary fee, term, bond, and authority
- Responsible authority
- Applicant's county probate judge; Alabama Secretary of State publishes statewide standards
- Application fee
- $10 application fee
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Bond requirement
- $50,000 surety bond
- Training or exam
- State-approved training is required under Act 2023-548
- Jurisdiction
- Alabama (AL)
Who can apply for a Alabama notary commission
Meet Alabama statutory eligibility rules and apply through the probate judge in the county of residence.
How to apply
Review the current official requirements
Open the verified public source and confirm the correct commission category, application window, fee, and supporting documents.
Complete required education, exam, or background steps
State-approved training is required under Act 2023-548.
Prepare the bond and application package
$50,000 surety bond. Obtain any required seal, oath, identification, endorsements, or county paperwork only after confirming the official instructions.
Submit through the correct authority
File with the county probate judge using the county process.
Important conditions and exceptions
Bond premiums, education, examination, fingerprinting, background checks, county recording, seals, journals, technology providers, and shipping can be separate. The official authority—not this website—determines eligibility and whether an application is complete.
Traditional, electronic, and remote notarization are not always the same commission
This page maps the standard public commission route. Electronic or remote online notarization may require a current traditional commission, separate registration or endorsement, approved technology, identity proofing, recording retention, and additional fees. Use the official source before offering remote services.
Source verification
Authority, fee, term, bond, training, and exception claims are mapped to the identified public source.
- Applicant's county probate judge; Alabama Secretary of State publishes statewide standardsOfficial application, commission, or handbook sourceOpen official source ↗
- National Association of Secretaries of StateNationwide notary authority directorynass.org ↗
Alabama notary commission answers
Who commissions notaries in Alabama?
Applicant's county probate judge; Alabama Secretary of State publishes statewide standards.
How much is the Alabama notary application?
$10 application fee.
How long does a Alabama notary commission last?
4 years.
Does Alabama require a notary bond?
$50,000 surety bond.
Is training or an exam required in Alabama?
State-approved training is required under Act 2023-548.
Can SecretaryOfStateUSA.com issue a Alabama notary commission?
No. This private directory does not accept applications, issue commissions, sell bonds, or provide legal advice.