Follow the steps to successfully complete your application online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Begin by entering your name as it will appear on your notary commission in the designated fields for first, last, and middle name (if applicable).
3. Provide your home contact information, including house number, street name, city, state, ZIP code, home phone number, and home email address.
4. Next, complete the employer contact information by entering your employer's name, building number, street name, city, state, ZIP code, work phone number, and work email address.
5. Select your preferred contact method by checking one of the provided options. If you do not check a box, your home contact information will be the default.
6. Indicate whether you meet the qualifications to be a notary public in Iowa. Check the box for 'Yes' or 'No' based on your residency in Iowa or another state.
7. If you will be performing notarial acts regarding electronic records, select 'Yes' and provide the details of the tamper-proof technology you plan to use.
8. For remote notarizations, check 'Yes' if you intend to perform notarial acts for remotely located individuals. Be sure to submit the necessary additional application.
9. If applicable, indicate if you wish to be placed on the bilingual notary registry and list the languages in which you are fluent.
10. Affirm your understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a notary public by signing the document and entering the date.
11. Finally, ensure you include the fee of $30.00, clearly stating that the check should be payable to the Secretary of State. Do not combine this payment with other payments.
12. Upon completion, you can save your changes, download, print, or share the application form as needed.

Begin completing your application online today to take the next step in becoming a notary public.