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Can I notarize signatures in more than one county?

By NNA Staff

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If my Notary commission is filed in one county, can I notarize signatures in other counties in Alabama? — P. R., Alabama

Yes. Notaries in Alabama have jurisdiction statewide and can perform authorized notarial acts in any county.

For information about Notary jurisdiction in other states, please see the NNA U.S. Notary Reference page. 

Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors

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DIANA M COATES

04 Nov 2024

I am an Alabama state at large notary, but I have personally moved from one county to another within the state. How does that affect my notary status?

National Notary Association

05 Nov 2024

Hello. State-at-large Notaries do not vacate their offices upon moving from their counties. However, a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s office advised that “it may be that a better practice for a notary for the state at large would be to get a new commission in his/her county of residence if the notary moves from the county where the commission was initially obtained.”

betty

27 Apr 2024

if my seal is for Riverside county can i go to another county in California to notarize? For example if I go to San Diego California can I notarize there even if my seal is for Riverside County California.

National Notary Association

30 Apr 2024

Hello. Yes, California Notaries have statewide jurisdiction (GC 8200).

Tami Stai

11 Apr 2024

What is the jurisdiction in Minnesota for working in multiple counties? Do I need to register in all counties I will work in?

National Notary Association

12 Apr 2024

Hello. All Minnesota Notaries have statewide jurisdiction. You do not need to do additional registration.

Charoletta Curry

12 Mar 2024

Can I notarize in multiple counties in Arizona?

National Notary Association

13 Mar 2024

Hello. Yes, Arizona Notaries have statewide jurisdiction (ARS 41-258.A).

fem21088@gmail.com

07 Mar 2024

Hi, If I hold notary in one county of NY, am I allowed to notarise in other counties of NY? And which county I’m putting when im signing documents? The county that holds my license or the actual place of notary?

National Notary Association

11 Mar 2024

Hello. New York Notaries may perform notarizations anywhere within the state of New York (EL 130).

Kimberly Ayala

19 Jul 2023

Hey there I’m a notary in North Carolina, am I able to notarize in other county’s besides the one where I was commissioned? And if so when I’m notarizing a document in another county would i put the county that I’m notarizing at in the venue section of the document including the venue portion of my notary certificate? Or would I be putting the county where I’m commissioned?

National Notary Association

19 Jul 2023

Hello. North Carolina Notaries have statewide jurisdiction, so you may notarize anywhere within the borders of North Carolina. When completing the venue portion of a Notary certificate, you would enter the location where the notarization is taking place. For more information, please see here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2022/04/how-to-fill-out-notary-certificate

veronica

07 Apr 2023

Hello, if my notary commission is filed in one county, can i notarized in other counties in illinois?

National Notary Association

10 Apr 2023

Hello. Yes, Illinois Notaries have statewide jurisdiction.

Jamie

27 Feb 2023

Can a notary in Louisiana, have dual jurisdiction in AR or TX?

National Notary Association

27 Feb 2023

Hello. To qualify for an Arkansas Notary commission, you would have to be a legal resident of Arkansas or a legal resident of an adjoining state who is employed in or operates a business in Arkansas, or a nonresident spouse of a United States military service member employed or operating a business in Arkansas. To qualify for a Texas commission, you must be a resident of the state of Texas.

Ambrosio S. Teniozo

18 Feb 2023

want to be a member I believe my membership expired awhile ago. thank you

National Notary Association

21 Feb 2023

Hello. You can obtain NNA membership here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/membership

Fernessa Ann McConico

09 Feb 2023

I am presently an act Alabama Notary and would like to join an association.

National Notary Association

13 Feb 2023

Hello! If you are interested in joining the NNA, we'll be happy to help. You can get started at this page: https://www.nationalnotary.org/membership

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