Notary Public
New Hampshire
Notary Public Commission Requirements
5 years
Commission Term
before renewal
No
Education Required
no course needed
No
Exam Required
no exam needed
No
Bond Required
no bond needed
Application Process
VerifiedObtain endorsements from two current New Hampshire notaries and one New Hampshire registered voter
Complete the Notary Public Application form with all signatures and affidavits
Sign a written statement under oath regarding criminal history
Submit original application with $75 fee (check or money order payable to 'State of New Hampshire') by mail to Secretary of State's Office, Notary Public Section, State House, 107 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
If approved, the Governor and Executive Council will confirm the appointment
Upon receiving your commission, take your oath of office in the presence of one notary public and one justice of the peace
Obtain your notary seal/stamp from a private vendor
Begin performing notarial acts
Basic Requirements
Minimum Age
18 years old
Residency
Must be a resident of New Hampshire OR a resident of an abutting state (Maine, Massachusetts, or Vermont) who is a notary in that state and carries on a trade, business, or practice in New Hampshire
Citizenship
U.S. citizenship not required
Background Check
Not required
Education & Exam Requirements
Education
Not RequiredNo training or education is required to apply for a New Hampshire notary commission, though training courses are recommended.
Exam
Not RequiredNo exam is required to become a New Hampshire notary public.
Bond, Insurance & Seal
Surety Bond
Not RequiredNew Hampshire notaries are not required to purchase a surety bond.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Not RequiredE&O insurance is not required by law but is recommended. Notaries are personally liable for damages resulting from negligence, errors, official malfeasance, or omissions.
Seal / Stamp
RequiredInked rubber stamp seal or embosser. Must contain: notary's name, 'Notary Public', 'State of New Hampshire', and commission expiration date.
Fee Breakdown
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | $75 |
Bond Premium No bond required | N/A |
Stamp / Seal Purchased from private vendors; price varies by type (rubber stamp vs embosser) | $20-$50 |
Total Estimated Cost Application fee ($75) plus seal/stamp ($20-$50). No bond or education costs. | $95-$125 |
Commission Term & Renewal
Commission Term
5 years
Renewal Process
A renewal application is mailed approximately 12 weeks before current commission expires. Submit renewal application with $75 fee to the Secretary of State's office.
Renewal Fee
$75
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
New Hampshire permits remote online notarization. Notaries may register to perform RON after notifying the Secretary of State and providing the name of their RON technology provider.
Additional Requirements
Must notify Secretary of State and provide RON provider name
Important Notes
What Makes New Hampshire Unique
New Hampshire is one of the few states where the Governor and Executive Council must approve each notary appointment. Applicants must also obtain endorsements from two existing notaries and a registered voter, and the oath of office requires both a notary public and a justice of the peace to be present.
Applicants must obtain endorsements from two notaries and one registered voter of New Hampshire
The Governor and Executive Council must confirm the appointment
Must be capable of reading and writing English
Oath of office must be taken in the presence of one notary public AND one justice of the peace
Abutting state residents (ME, MA, VT) who are notaries in their home state and work in NH may qualify
⚠ Data Conflicts Found
The following fields have conflicting information across sources.
bond
One general surety bond search result mentioned a $25,000 bond for NH notaries, but the official NNA page and NH Secretary of State page both confirm no bond is required. The $25,000 figure may be outdated or confused with another bond type.