Overview of Notaries
A notary public is a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of documents and to administer oaths. Notary publics notarize documents to deter fraud and ensure proper execution.
Click here for information on what a notary should and should not do.
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Notary Public State at Large vs. Notary Public Special Commission |
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These are two separate commissions, with two separate commission dates.
A notary public state at large is a resident or a nonresident of Kentucky who is appointed to perform notarial acts within the state of Kentucky, but these documents can go to other states for recording. Click here for the application.
A special commission notary is a resident or nonresident of Kentucky who is appointed by the governor of Kentucky to perform notarial acts inside or outside this state covering documents to be recorded in this state only. Click here for the application.
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Notary Public Handbook |
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Notary Lookup Service |
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Click here to search Kentucky Notaries from 1996 to present.
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Statutes |
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Contact |
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For more information regarding notaries, please contact the Notaries Branch of the Office of the Secretary of State:
- by phone at (502) 564-3490;
- by fax at (502) 564-5687;
- by Email; or
- by mailing your inquiry to: Office of the Secretary of State
Notary Branch
PO Box 821
700 Capital Avenue, Suite 158
Frankfort, KY 40601
The Office of the Secretary of State is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm EST.
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