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Professional license portability
Notary Public license reciprocity by state
Notary Public reciprocity varies state-by-state — 23 states accept transfers with paperwork-only pathways, while 17 require either a re-exam or a fresh application from scratch. Tier classifications below come from each state's licensing board; click into any row for the source language and current fees.
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11 states recognize
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12 via endorsement
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17 not recognized
Reciprocity tier legend
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Recognized
Existing license or national cert accepted directly.
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Endorsement
Apply for a new license — paperwork, fees, no re-exam.
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Exam required
Must retake the state exam or complete state-specific training.
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Not recognized
No reciprocity pathway. Satisfy state requirements from scratch.
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No license required
State does not license this profession.
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Unclear
State policy ambiguous or silent. Contact licensing board.
All 50 states + DC
Each row links to the full notary public profile for that state — exam costs, application fees, licensing board contact, and the source language behind the tier classification.
| State | Reciprocity tier | Summary | Detail |
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| Alabama | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity information is specified for notaries in Alabama. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Alaska | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity information is available for notaries in Alaska. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Arizona | block Not recognized | Arizona does not offer reciprocity; notary commissions are not transferable between states. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Arkansas | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Bordering state residents or military spouses employed in Arkansas are eligible for a commission. | Full page arrow_outward |
| California | block Not recognized | California does not offer reciprocity; notaries can only perform acts within California borders. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Colorado | block Not recognized | Colorado does not have reciprocity for commissions, but recognizes notarial acts performed elsewhere. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Connecticut | block Not recognized | Connecticut recognizes notarial acts performed in other states as valid if properly executed. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Delaware | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity information is available for notaries in Delaware. | Full page arrow_outward |
| District of Columbia | block Not recognized | Notary commissions are not transferable and can only be used within the District of Columbia. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Florida | block Not recognized | Florida does not have reciprocity; applicants must be legal residents of Florida. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Georgia | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Bordering state residents employed or doing business in Georgia may apply for a commission. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Hawaii | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity information is available for notaries in Hawaii. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Idaho | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Idaho does not have reciprocity, but non-residents employed or doing business there may apply. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Illinois | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Bordering state residents working in Illinois may be commissioned if their home state has reciprocal provisions. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Indiana | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity language published; contact the state licensing board directly. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Iowa | block Not recognized | Iowa does not have reciprocity for commissions, but recognizes notarial acts performed elsewhere. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Kansas | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Bordering state residents employed or doing business in Kansas may be commissioned as a notary. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Kentucky | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Kentucky offers a "Special Commission Notary" for residents or non-residents; acts from other states are recognized. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Louisiana | check_circle Recognized | Reciprocity exists within parish groups; statewide jurisdiction is possible with a specific exam. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Maine | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Maine recognizes online notarizations; New Hampshire residents working in Maine may be commissioned. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Maryland | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Maryland residents working out-of-state may be commissioned if their home state offers reciprocity. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Massachusetts | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Notary commissions are not transferable, but non-residents working in Massachusetts may apply. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Michigan | block Not recognized | Michigan does not have reciprocity for commissions, but recognizes notarial acts performed elsewhere. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Minnesota | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Residents of bordering states may be commissioned if they meet specific filing requirements. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Mississippi | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity information is available for notaries in Mississippi. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Missouri | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Missouri does not have reciprocity, but non-residents working in Missouri may apply. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Montana | check_circle Recognized | Montana notaries may perform acts in North Dakota and Wyoming if those states recognize their authority. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Nebraska | block Not recognized | Nebraska recognizes online notarizations properly performed by notaries of other states. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Nevada | check_circle Recognized | Nevada recognizes notarial acts from other states; non-residents employed in Nevada may be commissioned. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Hampshire | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | New Hampshire allows commissioning for notaries from specific bordering states meeting employment criteria. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Jersey | check_circle Recognized | New Jersey recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries from other states or countries. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New Mexico | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity is not specified, but prior commission issues in other states are disqualifying. | Full page arrow_outward |
| New York | block Not recognized | New York does not have reciprocity with other states for Notary Public commissions. | Full page arrow_outward |
| North Carolina | block Not recognized | North Carolina does not offer reciprocity for commissioning, but recognizes acts performed in other jurisdictions. | Full page arrow_outward |
| North Dakota | help_outline Unclear | The nature of reciprocity with Montana is not specified. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Ohio | block Not recognized | Ohio does not have reciprocity for notary commissions. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Oklahoma | help_outline Unclear | No reciprocity language published; contact the state licensing board directly. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Oregon | block Not recognized | Oregon does not have reciprocity with other states; notaries must be physically located in Oregon. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Pennsylvania | check_circle Recognized | Pennsylvania recognizes online notarizations and other notarial acts properly performed in other jurisdictions. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Rhode Island | check_circle Recognized | Rhode Island recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries public of other states. | Full page arrow_outward |
| South Carolina | check_circle Recognized | South Carolina recognizes notarial acts performed in other states by their notaries public. | Full page arrow_outward |
| South Dakota | block Not recognized | South Dakota does not have reciprocity with other states for notary commissions. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Tennessee | block Not recognized | Tennessee notary commissions are not transferable, but non-residents with a TN business may be elected. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Texas | block Not recognized | Texas does not have reciprocity, but adjacent state escrow agents may qualify as Texas Notaries. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Utah | check_circle Recognized | Utah recognizes notarial acts performed in other states, but Utah notaries must be physically in Utah. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Vermont | check_circle Recognized | Vermont recognizes online notarizations and other notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Virginia | block Not recognized | Virginia notary commissions are generally not transferable between states. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Washington | check_circle Recognized | Washington recognizes notarial acts performed in other states by their notaries public. | Full page arrow_outward |
| West Virginia | check_circle Recognized | West Virginia recognizes notarial acts performed in other states by their notaries public. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Wisconsin | help_outline Unclear | Reciprocity is not specified; Wisconsin notaries cannot perform acts outside the state. | Full page arrow_outward |
| Wyoming | help_outline Unclear | The nature of reciprocity with Montana is not specified. | Full page arrow_outward |
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