Notary and Apostille

A notary public is an individual commissioned by the Office of the Secretary of State to perform notarial acts which include:

• Taking an acknowledgement
• Administering an oath or affirmation
• Taking a verification on oath or affirmation
• Witnessing or attesting a signature
• Certifying or attesting a copy
• Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument

Notarization protects against fraud. A notarized signature proves the signer appeared before the notary public. A signer must be in the physical presence of the notary before the notary may lawfully notarize the document. The notary also certifies that a signature is made willingly and freely. 

Download the North Dakota Notaries Public Info Sheet for a quick reference about types of notarial acts, how to become a notary public, notary stamp requirements, notarial certificate requirements, steps to notarize a document, and fees for notarial acts.

Our team wants to serve you with quality and efficiency. You can use our online booking service to schedule a dedicated time to meet in-person with a member of our Licensing and Notary team. You’re also welcome to call (701) 328-2900 or stop by our office during business hours - no appointment needed.