Notary Public in Delaware

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for DE. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

payments

$150

Est. total cost

schedule

1-4 weeks

Time to complete

route How to become a notary public in Delaware

To become a Notary Public in Delaware, applicants must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and have a legal residence or place of employment in Delaware. They must apply online through the Delaware Department of State, Office of Notary Public, and pay a $60 application fee. While no education course or exam is generally required, electronic notaries must complete a course on electronic notarial acts. All notaries are required to maintain a journal and take an oath of office.

checklist Delaware requirements

Licensing body	Delaware Department of State, Office of Notary Public
State license	Required
Education	No, except for electronic notaries who need a course on electronic notarial acts.
Exam	No exam required, except for electronic notaries.
Application fee	$60
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Notes	Minimum age 18. Must be of good character and reputation (no felony convictions unless rights restored, or crimes involving dishonesty/moral turpitude). Must have a reasonable need for a commission. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and have a legal residence or place of employment in Delaware. A journal is required for all notaries effective August 1, 2023. Notaries must take an oath of office. Non-residents must demonstrate they regularly conduct notarial acts in Delaware and provide a valid Delaware business address. Background checks may be required for prior convictions.

Source: Delaware Department of State, Office of Notary Public

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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as a notary public in Delaware? expand_more

The path to notary public licensure in Delaware: complete the required education (No, except for electronic notaries who need a course on electronic notarial acts.), pass the No exam required, except for electronic notaries., and submit your application ($60 fee).

Do I need a license to work as a notary public in Delaware? expand_more

A state license is required in Delaware. Delaware Department of State, Office of Notary Public handles notary public licensing — the No exam required, except for electronic notaries. is part of the process.

What are the fees to become a notary public in Delaware? expand_more

The full cost to enter the field runs about $150, factoring in application fee ($60) and required training.

What's the timeline to become a notary public in Delaware? expand_more

Expect to spend 1-4 weeks from start to finish in Delaware — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.