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Can I Keep Using My Commission After Relocating Out Of State?

By NNA Staff

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I am currently a Notary Public in Alabama and will be relocating Georgia. Will I still be able notarize documents in Georgia? — S.G., Alabama

No, you cannot notarize documents in Georgia with a Notary commission from Alabama. When you move to Georgia, you must resign your commission in Alabama and apply for a new Notary commission in Georgia.

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nsbusinessmanager@shelbycounty-al.org

20 Jun 2024

How do I cancel my notary due to relocating

National Notary Association

21 Jun 2024

Hello. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Donna Blouin

18 Jan 2023

Can I take my notary out of state for work business. Going to MO and my co-worker is from TX.

National Notary Association

23 Jan 2023

Hello. If you are a Notary commissioned in Texas, you may only perform notarizations with your commission when you are physically located within the borders of Texas.

lockwoodandrea71@gmail.com

12 Jan 2021

What do I need to do to transfer all my stuff to Arizona? How does that all work?

National Notary Association

13 Jan 2021

Hello. Notary commissions are not transferable between states. If you are planning to move to Arizona and continue as a Notary there, you will need to resign your current commission and apply for a new commission in Arizona. If you need assistance applying for a new AZ commission, you can find help online here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/arizona/become-a-notary

Jasmin Keaton

14 Jul 2020

Is that answer specific to Alabama but may not be valid for other states? Can a notary hold commissions from multiple states?

National Notary Association

14 Jul 2020

Hello. The answer depends on individual state Notary laws. For more information, please see this article: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2014/10/faq-where-can-notaries-use-their-commissions

Deborah A Lagutaris

30 Dec 2019

Could this person continue to notarize Alabama-originated documents for Alabama-based transactions?

National Notary Association

02 Jan 2020

Hello. The answer to your question is no. "A person who resides in another state, but who works in Alabama, cannot be appointed and commissioned as a notary public in this state” (Ala. Atty. Gen. Opinion 95-00289 of August 16, 1995)

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