Idaho notary commissions last for six (6) years. A current notary public may submit an application for reappointment as soon as 90 days prior to the expiration of an existing commission. Notaries must submit a reappointment application at least 60 days before expiration.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Is Online Notarization Legal in Idaho? Answer: Yes. Remote Online Notarization is legal in Idaho counties for notaries that are commissioned for online notarization. For Idaho, as of January 1st, 2020, Remote Online Notary laws became permanant thanks to ID Senate Bill 1111.
All notaries begin at the Bronze level, but can be invited to upgrade to Silver, Gold, or even Platinum!
There is often some confusion about whether an Idaho notary can notarize a document that came from or is going to another state or country. The basic rule is if the signer is in the notary's presence, and the notary is physically located within their geographic jurisdiction, the notarization may be performed.