Become a Notary Public in Alabama
Alabama requires an education course for new notaries — there is no exam. Commissions are handled by the County Probate Judges (governed by Alabama Secretary of State notary law pages) — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.
No exam doesn't mean no preparation
Know your duties before your first notarization
Alabama notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our Alabama study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.