Can I notarize a document that was created in another state? Yes. The portion of the notarial certificate that says "State of _________, County of _________" is called the venue and reflects where the notarization occurs regardless where the document originated.
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.
Online notary is legal in Maryland under Maryland Code, Article-State Gov't § 18-201. Maryland law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Maryland State Government Section 19-103.)
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
The important thing is that you are located in Maryland since that is where you are authorized to act as a Notary Public. If you are commissioned as a Notary Public in a state other than Maryland, you cannot use your Maryland notary seal when notarizing in that other state.
You may only act in your capacity as a Notary Public if you are physically present in the State of Maryland at the time of the notarization. Where the document will be used is not relevant; you may notarize a document that will be used outside of Maryland.
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
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.
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.