How to Become a Notary in Utah

How to Become a Notary in Utah | Step-by-Step Guide

Thinking about becoming a Notary in the Beehive State? 🐝 Whether you’re looking to build a mobile Notary business or simply boost your professional credentials, becoming a Utah Notary Public is a great opportunity! Here’s your complete guide to getting started. 🖋️📘

📝 Utah Notary Commission Process

To become a Notary Public in Utah, follow these steps:

✅ Meet the state requirements
✅ Create an account on the Lieutenant Governor’s website
✅ Take and pass the Notary exam
✅ Pay the $95 testing and application fee
✅ Submit a criminal background waiver
✅ Get a $5,000 surety bond
✅ Complete and notarize your oath of office
✅ Upload your documents online
✅ Receive your Certificate of Authority via email
✅ Purchase your Notary seal and optional journal

⏳ Utah Notary commissions last for 4 years.

💰 Cost to Become a Notary in Utah
Item Estimated Cost
Application & Exam Fee $95
$5,000 Surety Bond $40
Notary Seal $30
Notarization Fee $20
Total Estimated Cost $185

💡 Prices may vary depending on where you purchase your supplies.

⏱️ Processing Time

According to the Lieutenant Governor’s office, it takes approximately two weeks to process your application and issue your certificate.

🧾 Utah Notary Requirements

To qualify as a Notary in Utah, you must:

✔️ Be at least 18 years old
✔️ Be a resident or employed in Utah for 30+ days
✔️ Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
✔️ Be able to read, write, and understand English
✔️ Have no disqualifying offenses or license revocations

🔍 Background Check

You are required to submit a criminal background check waiver through the Lieutenant Governor’s office, which forwards your details to the Department of Human Resource Management.

🧠 Notary Exam

🧑‍💻 The exam is taken online after creating your Utah.gov account.

Score at least 61 points to pass

Pay $40 for the exam and $55 for the application

Results are immediate

Retakes:

Within 30 days = $40

After 30 days = $95

🛠️ Required Notary Supplies

Utah Notaries must use a purple-inked rectangular stamp and may optionally use an embosser for added security.

The seal must include:

Your commissioned name

The words: “Notary Public”, “State of Utah”

Expiration date

Commission number

A facsimile of the Great Seal of Utah

🧾 A Notary journal is not required, but strongly recommended for fraud protection.

🧷 Surety Bond Requirement

Utah requires a $5,000 four-year surety bond. Upload your bond form through the Lieutenant Governor’s system.

💡 Consider getting Errors & Omissions Insurance for extra legal protection!

🖋️ Oath of Office

Have your oath of office notarized and submit it to the Lieutenant Governor online.

📧 You’ll receive your Certificate of Authority via email.
✍️ Sign it in front of another Notary and submit it to your seal manufacturer.

🚀 Ready to Start Your Utah Notary Business?