North Dakota Secretary of State — Notary Public handles the verified commission route. The captured fee basis is $36 application fee, the term is 4 years, and the bond rule is $7,500 surety bond.
North Dakota notary fee, term, bond, and authority
- Responsible authority
- North Dakota Secretary of State — Notary Public
- Application fee
- $36 application fee
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Bond requirement
- $7,500 surety bond
- Training or exam
- No general state examination is listed for the traditional commission
- Jurisdiction
- North Dakota (ND)
Who can apply for a North Dakota notary commission
Be at least 18, be a North Dakota resident or qualifying neighboring-state resident employed in North Dakota, and meet statutory qualifications.
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
No general state examination is listed for the traditional commission.
Prepare the bond and application package
$7,500 surety bond. Obtain any required seal, oath, identification, endorsements, or county paperwork only after confirming the official instructions.
Submit through the correct authority
Submit the application, bond, oath, and fee to the Secretary of State.
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.
- North Dakota Secretary of State — Notary PublicOfficial application, commission, or handbook sourceOpen official source ↗
- National Association of Secretaries of StateNationwide notary authority directorynass.org ↗
North Dakota notary commission answers
Who commissions notaries in North Dakota?
North Dakota Secretary of State — Notary Public.
How much is the North Dakota notary application?
$36 application fee.
How long does a North Dakota notary commission last?
4 years.
Does North Dakota require a notary bond?
$7,500 surety bond.
Is training or an exam required in North Dakota?
No general state examination is listed for the traditional commission.
Can SecretaryOfStateUSA.com issue a North Dakota notary commission?
No. This private directory does not accept applications, issue commissions, sell bonds, or provide legal advice.