How to Become a Notary Public in Utah

Checked against Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Office · Verified 2026-10-10

Exam: Required
Training: Not required
Term: 4 years
State fee: $95 ($55 application fee plus $40 test fee, non-refundable)
Bond: $5,000 notarial bond for four years from a licensed surety.
Commissioned by: Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Office

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Who can apply

You must be at least 18 years old.
You must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.
You must live legally in Utah, or have worked in Utah for at least 30 days before applying.
You must be able to read, write, and understand English.
You must pass the online exam and a background check.
You must list any criminal convictions; crimes of dishonesty or moral turpitude can lead to denial.

Step by step

Study the Utah notary study guide, the 2026 supplement, and the Notary Code.
Create an account in the notary application system and fill out the application.
Take the online test and pay $95 right after.
Complete the required background check.
Buy a $5,000 notarial bond in your exact application name and sign it.
Sign your Oath of Office in front of a notary.
Upload the bond and notarized oath; your Certificate of Authority will be emailed.
Buy a notary stamp and journal from a private company.

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Training and exam

Exam: Online exam from the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office. The study guide says 35 multiple-choice questions worth 65 points; you need 61 points to pass. Retakes within 30 days cost $40; after 30 days you pay the full $95.

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What it costs in Utah

Fixed amounts are set by the state. Items marked “your quote” are priced by private sellers, so enter what you’re quoted.

Application fee$55
Test fee$40
Retest fee within 30 days, if you fail(optional)$40
$5,000 notarial bond premium (4 years)$
Notarizing your Oath of Office$
Notary stamp$
Notary journal (required since May 6, 2026)$
Remote online notary application(optional)$50

Estimated total in Utah$95Plus 4 items with no state-set price. Add your quotes above to complete the total.

Cost details from the state

$40 retest fee within 30 days if you fail
Bond premium (FAQ says about $50 for 4 years)
Background check (fee not stated)
Notary stamp and journal

How long it takes

The Lieutenant Governor's notary office says you can get your Certificate of Authority in just under 2 weeks; it is emailed to you once your application is processed.

What other sites get wrong about Utah

Myth: Utah notaries don't have to keep a journal.

Fact: Notaries commissioned or recommissioned on or after May 6, 2026 must keep a physical journal (S.B. 139); remote notaries must keep an electronic one. source

Myth: Utah requires a six-hour state-approved notary course and an 80% exam score.

Fact: Utah has no required course. You pay for and pass the Lieutenant Governor's online exam, scoring at least 61 of 65 points. source

After you're commissioned

Renewal: Utah has no renewal; reapply with your existing account, retake the test, and keep a journal if you recommission after May 6, 2026.

Remote online notarization: Yes. A commissioned Utah notary can become a remote online notary by working with an approved vendor, raising the bond to $10,000, and paying a $50 application fee.

Good to know in Utah

Journal required (since May 6, 2026): Under S.B. 139, notaries who are newly commissioned or renew on or after May 6, 2026 must keep a notary journal. Notaries commissioned earlier must start one when they renew.

What you can charge: Utah Code 46-1-12 caps fees at $10 per signature for acknowledgments and jurats, $10 per page for certified copies, $10 per person for an oath without a signature, and $25 for an act done as part of a remote notarization. Travel fees must be agreed in advance and cannot exceed the federal mileage rate.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change — confirm with Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Notary Office before you apply.