Become a Notary Public in Delaware

Delaware commissions notaries by application — there is no state exam. Commissions are handled by the Delaware Secretary of State (Notary Public Section) — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.

No exam doesn't mean no preparation

Know your duties before your first notarization

Delaware notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our Delaware study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.

Delaware has no notary exam — so we don't sell prep for it

Delaware commissions notaries by application. There is no state examination to study for and no mandatory course, so exam prep would be selling you something you do not need. What you do need is the application itself, the fee, and — where your state requires them — a bond and an oath of office.

Apply through the Delaware Secretary of State (Notary Public Section)

If you notarize in a state that does test — or you are moving — try free questions from the 26 states that require an exam.

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