Notary Public in Kansas

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

payments

$75

Est. total cost

schedule

1-3 weeks

Time to complete

route How to become a notary public in Kansas

To become a Notary Public in Kansas, applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old and able to read and write English, and not have disqualifying criminal convictions. The process involves obtaining a $12,000 surety bond, completing the Notary Public Appointment Form, having the oath of office notarized by another Kansas notary, and submitting the application with a $25 fee to the Kansas Secretary of State. A notary seal/stamp and journal are also required. Kansas offers reciprocity to residents of bordering states who work in Kansas.

checklist Kansas requirements

Licensing body	Kansas Secretary of State
State license	Required
Education	Able to read and write English; no felony convictions or crimes involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit; no history of professional license denial, revocation, or suspension for reasons related to fraud, dishonesty, or deceit.
Application fee	$25
Renewal	Every 4.0 years
Reciprocity	Bordering state residents employed or doing business in Kansas may be commissioned as a notary.Reciprocal states: Residents of bordering states (Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, or Oklahoma) who regularly carry on a business or profession in Kansas or are regularly employed in Kansas may be commissioned as a Kansas Notary Public.
Notes	Minimum age 18. A $12,000 surety bond is required. A notary seal/stamp and journal are required. The oath of office must be notarized by another Kansas notary public. Remote Online Notarization (RON) and In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) require additional registration, training, and fees.

Source: Kansas Secretary of State

Already licensed elsewhere and moving to Kansas? See whether Kansas recognizes an out-of-state credential — with the tier and pathway for all 50 states — in our Notary Public license reciprocity guide.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I become a notary public in Kansas? expand_more

In Kansas, becoming a notary public requires you to complete the required education (Able to read and write English; no felony convictions or crimes involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit; no history of professional license denial, revocation, or suspension for reasons related to fraud, dishonesty, or deceit.), and submit your application ($25 fee).

Does Kansas require notary public licensure? expand_more

Kansas mandates state licensure for notary publics. Kansas Secretary of State oversees the process.

How expensive is notary public licensing in Kansas? expand_more

Between application fee ($25), expect to invest around $75 in total to get started.

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

In Kansas, becoming a notary public generally takes 1-3 weeks, accounting for education requirements, hands-on training, and the exam process.