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Alabama Notary Bond$50,000 • 4-Year Term

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Get your Alabama notary bond instantly approved with no credit check. Required $50,000 bond for 4-year term (increased Sep 2023 via Act 2023-548). Download your certificate in minutes from A-rated carriers. Alabama professionals who also need an Alabama auto dealer bond can apply for both through our system.

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Per Act 2023-548 (effective September 1, 2023), Alabama requires a $50,000 surety bond from an admitted insurer — the highest notary bond amount nationally (tied with Louisiana). Most applicants receive instant approval with no credit check. You must file your bond with your county probate judge along with your notary application.

What Are the Alabama Notary Requirements?

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be a resident of the county where applying
Must be able to read and write
Must complete Alabama Law Institute training
Must post $50,000 surety bond (increased from $25,000 effective Sep 1, 2023)
Must take oath of office before Judge of Probate
Cannot have felony conviction unless pardoned
Cannot be in bankruptcy proceedings
Must not be adjudicated incapacitated

September 2023 Update (Act 2023-548): Bond amount increased from $25,000 to $50,000, effective September 1, 2023. Alabama now has the highest notary bond requirement nationally (tied with Louisiana). Training remains mandatory for all non-attorney applicants within 30 days of application.

How to Get Your Alabama Notary Bond

Verify Eligibility

Confirm you meet Alabama requirements: 18+ years old, county resident, able to read/write, no felony conviction (unless pardoned), not in bankruptcy.

Purchase Your $50,000 Bond

Get instant approval with no credit check. Download your bond certificate immediately. Typical cost: $50-$100 for the full 4-year term.

Apply Through County Probate Judge

Submit application and bond to your county probate judge with $10 application fee and $25 commission fee. Training must be completed within 30 days.

Complete Training & Take Oath

Finish the Alabama Law Institute online training program. Take your oath of office before the Judge of Probate to receive your commission.

Serving Notaries Throughout Alabama

We serve all major cities and towns across Alabama:

Birmingham

Montgomery

Mobile

Huntsville

Tuscaloosa

Hoover

Dothan

Auburn

Decatur

Madison

Florence

Gadsden

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an Alabama notary bond cost?+

Per Act 2023-548, Alabama requires a $50,000 notary bond (increased from $25,000 effective September 1, 2023). The premium typically costs $50-$100 for the full 4-year commission period. Most applicants qualify for instant approval. For a deeper look at how surety bond pricing works, visit our surety bond cost guide at /surety-bond-cost/.

What are the Alabama notary bond requirements?+

Alabama requires all notaries to obtain a $50,000 surety bond before commissioning (per Act 2023-548, effective September 1, 2023). The bond must be filed with your county probate judge and remain active for the entire 4-year commission period.

Do I need to complete training to become an Alabama notary?+

Yes, Alabama requires all new and renewal notary applicants (except attorneys) to complete an online training program prepared by the Alabama Law Institute and Alabama Probate Judges Association within 30 days after submitting the application. This training requirement is mandatory for all non-attorney applicants.

How do I apply for an Alabama notary commission?+

To become an Alabama notary: 1) Apply through your county probate judge, 2) Purchase a $50,000 surety bond, 3) Complete the required Alabama Law Institute training within 30 days, 4) Pay the $10 application fee and $25 commission fee to the probate judge, 5) Take the oath of office before the Judge of Probate, 6) File your bond with the probate judge.

Who appoints Alabama notaries public?+

Alabama notaries are appointed and commissioned by the probate judge in the county where they reside. Unlike many states where the Secretary of State handles notary commissions, Alabama uses a county-based system. The probate judge reports each new commission to the Alabama Secretary of State.

How much are the Alabama notary application fees?+

Alabama notary application fees total $35 plus bond cost. This includes a $10 application fee and a $25 commission issuance fee, both paid to your county probate judge. The bond premium ($50-$100 for 4 years) is separate and paid to your surety provider.

How long is an Alabama notary commission valid?+

Alabama notary commissions are valid for 4 years from the date of issuance. You must renew your commission, complete new training, and purchase a new $50,000 bond before your commission expires to maintain continuous notary authority.

Can Alabama notaries perform remote online notarizations?+

Yes, Alabama enacted the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (URPERA) which allows for electronic notarizations. Alabama notaries who wish to perform remote online notarizations (RON) must comply with additional requirements and technology standards established by Alabama law.

What fees can Alabama notaries charge?+

Alabama law does not set maximum notary fees by statute—notaries can charge what the market will bear. Most Alabama notaries charge $5-10 per signature. Mobile notaries often charge $25-75 plus travel for on-site real estate closings in Birmingham, Montgomery, or Huntsville.

Official Resources

Alabama Secretary of State

Official notary information and requirements

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U.S. Treasury Surety Bonds

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Official Alabama Requirements

"Alabama law requires notary publics to obtain a surety bond in the amount of $50,000 (effective September 1, 2023 per Act 2023-548)."

Alabama Secretary of State • Ala. Code §36-20-3

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