An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Applications for Notary Public Commission can be obtained from the Secretary of State's website. Once your application has been submitted and approved, you will be notified by the Secretary of State's office to appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court to take the oath of office and receive your Notary Commission.
Failure to appear within 30 days will result in revocation of your commission. ​​Complete ApplicationApplication Determination New notary application 15 minutes 2-14 days Renewal notary application 10 minutes 1-3 days Remote notary notification form 5 minutes 1-3 days
Applications for Notary Public Commission can be obtained from the Secretary of State's website. Once your application has been submitted and approved, you will be notified by the Secretary of State's office to appear before the Clerk of the Circuit Court to take the oath of office and receive your Notary Commission.
Yes. Maryland allows Notaries who hold commissions for online notarization to conduct Remote Online Notarization (RON) services. The legalization of Remote Online Notarization in Maryland was established through Senate Bill 678, which became permanent in October 2020.
This state-approved online Notary education and examination fulfill Maryland's state requirement for all new Notary applicants.
Processing time to receive a notary commission is 4-6 weeks. This does not include shipping times. Processing time is considered the time from when documents are received in our office until they are completed and submitted to be returned by mail.
Effective October 1, 2021: all new notary applicants, must complete a Course of Study and pass an examination; all renewal applicants, must complete a Course of Study and pass an examination.
