Notary

The office of a Notary Public is a serious and responsible public office and should not be taken lightly. Abuse of the office or irresponsibility in the performance of notarial duties can result in grave consequences. If a Notary Public has doubts about the propriety of any action, he or she should seek competent professional advice before he or she acts.

For more information about Notary Public, you may want to purchase the handbook, A Manual for Notaries Public, published by the Young Lawyer’s Section of the Alabama State Bar. The manual cost is $5.00.

Contact:
Katherine L. Church
Alabama State Bar
P.O. Box 671
Montgomery, AL 36101

You may also access the link to the State Legislature to obtain notary public information in the Code of Alabama (Section 36-20-1) at: http://www.legislature.state.al.us/CodeofAlabama/1975/coatoc.htm

Requirements

Requirements for our County

  1. Must be a resident of our County
  2. Must provide documentation establishing proof of residence, examples are vehicle registration, power bill, etc.
  3. Must be able to acquire a $25,000.00 bond from an insurance company

Steps to be appointed a Notary

  1. Complete notary public application (Download Application Here or visit the courthouse for a paper copy)
  2. Submit notary bond for $25,000 from an insurance company
  3. Submit $30.00 filing fee payable to Judge of Probate
  4. Judge of Probate will mail approved certification to applicant within a reasonable time
  5. Notary seal is obtained from office supply company by applicant

Steps to be Appointed Notary for State Employees

  1. Complete notary public application (Download Application Here or visit the courthouse for a paper copy)
  2. Submit official letter from supervisor on department letterhead confirming your coverage under the State Blanket Bond policy
  3. Submit $30.00 filing fee payable to Judge of Probate
  4. Judge of Probate will mail approved certification to applicant within a reasonable time
  5. Notary seal is obtained from office supply company by applicant

Mail your documents to the following address:

Marengo County Probate Office
Attention: Recording Department
P.O. Box 480668
Linden, AL  36748