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Key Facts: Delaware Notary Exam

2 years

Initial Delaware notary commission term (29 Del. C. § 4307)

Delaware Code Title 29, § 4307

$60 / $90

Nonrefundable application fee for a 2-year / 4-year commission

Delaware Secretary of State, Notary Fee Information

$0

Surety bond required for Delaware notaries (none)

Delaware Notary Public FAQ (notary.delaware.gov)

$5 / $25

Maximum fee per notarial act for tangible / electronic records (§ 4311)

Delaware Code Title 29, § 4311

10 years

Required retention of the notary journal and remote-act recordings (§§ 4332, 4320)

Delaware Code Title 29, §§ 4320, 4332

Aug 1, 2023

Effective date Delaware authorized remote/electronic notarization and mandatory journals

83 Del. Laws, c. 425 (Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts)

Delaware notaries are commissioned by the Governor through the Secretary of State for an initial 2-year term (renewable for 2 or 4 years). There is no notary exam and no surety bond requirement; the application fee is $60 for a 2-year term and $90 for a 4-year renewal. Maximum notarial fees are $5 per act for tangible records and $25 for electronic records, and since August 1, 2023 every notary must keep a journal (retained 10 years) and may perform remote online notarizations while physically located in Delaware.

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1Which Delaware official issues a commission as a notary public?
A.The Governor, whose duties are delegated to and administered by the Secretary of State
B.The Lieutenant Governor
C.The county Clerk of the Peace in each county
D.The Court of Chancery
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4301(a), an individual applies to the Governor for a notary commission, and the Governor may delegate those duties to the Secretary of State. In practice the Secretary of State's Notary Public Section administers applications, while the commission is formally signed by the Governor (§ 4313).
2What is the term of an individual's INITIAL Delaware notary public commission?
A.1 year
B.5 years
C.4 years
D.2 years
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4307(a), an individual is initially commissioned as a notary public for a term of 2 years. Only on renewal may a notary request either a 2-year or a 4-year reappointment.
3When a Delaware notary renews a commission, which term lengths may the notary request?
A.Only a 2-year term
B.Only a 4-year term
C.Either a 4-year or a 6-year term
D.Either a 2-year or a 4-year term
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4307(a), a notary who wishes to renew may request either a 2-year reappointment or a 4-year reappointment. The fee differs: $60 for a 2-year term and $90 for a 4-year term.
4Does Delaware require a person to pass a written notary examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, a state exam administered by the Secretary of State is required
B.Yes, a proctored exam at a county courthouse is required
C.Yes, but only for notaries who perform remote notarizations
D.No, Delaware does not require a notary exam
Explanation: Delaware does not require a written notary examination. The state's notary office confirms that training is not required, and 29 Del. C. Chapter 43 imposes no testing requirement; an applicant simply must meet the qualifications in § 4301(b) and submit an application and oath.
5Is a surety bond required to become a Delaware notary public?
A.Yes, a $5,000 surety bond is required
B.Yes, a $10,000 surety bond is required
C.Yes, a $25,000 surety bond is required
D.No, Delaware notaries are not required to be bonded
Explanation: Delaware does NOT require a notary public to obtain a surety bond. The Secretary of State's office expressly states that Delaware notaries are not required to be bonded, and Chapter 43 contains no bonding requirement.
6What is the minimum age to be commissioned as a notary public in Delaware?
A.18 years old
B.16 years old
C.19 years old
D.21 years old
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4301(b)(1), an applicant must be at least 18 years of age to be commissioned as a Delaware notary public.
7Can a person who lives outside Delaware (a nonresident) become a Delaware notary public?
A.No, only Delaware residents may be commissioned
B.Yes, any U.S. resident may apply regardless of any Delaware connection
C.Yes, if the nonresident maintains a place of employment or practice in Delaware
D.Yes, but only residents of states bordering Delaware
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4301(b)(3) and (c), a nonresident may be commissioned if the individual maintains a place of employment or practice in Delaware and provides a Delaware street address where service of process can be made. A P.O. box, virtual office, or registered agent does not qualify.
8For a nonresident applicant, which Delaware address is acceptable to establish eligibility?
A.A Delaware post office box
B.A Delaware registered agent's address
C.A Delaware street address of the applicant's actual place of employment or practice
D.A virtual office space in Delaware
Explanation: A nonresident must provide the street address of an actual Delaware place of employment or practice that can accept service of process during normal business hours. The Secretary of State expressly states that a P.O. box, virtual office, or registered agent does NOT qualify.
9What is the application fee for a new Delaware traditional notary commission (a 2-year term)?
A.$30
B.$90
C.$60
D.$120
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4307(a), the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for a 2-year term. A new traditional commission is issued for a 2-year term, so the new-application fee is $60.
10What is the nonrefundable application fee for a Delaware notary 4-year RENEWAL term?
A.$60
B.$75
C.$100
D.$90
Explanation: Under 29 Del. C. § 4307(a), the fee is $90 for a 4-year term. A 2-year renewal costs $60, while a 4-year renewal costs $90.

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