How to Become an Online Notary in Kentucky
We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Kentucky can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
Andrew Macdougall
April 21, 2020
3 min
Notaries public in Kentucky can now apply to serve their communities as commissioned online notaries. This commission will allow you to complete electronic notarizations completely online through a secure, two-way video call.
How to Obtain Your Online Notarial Commission
Current Kentucky notaries can apply to become an online notary public through the Secretary of State’s Office. You can find the application and its requirements here.
As of April 15, 2020, notaries download, complete, scan, and email the Online Registration Form to Johnna.Ballinger@ky.gov. There is a $10 fee tied to the application.
As part of the application process, you will need to select an online notarization solution provider – like Notarize.
Notarizing Documents on the Notarize Platform
Recently, Notarize announced that it opened the Notarize platform to Kentucky notaries if they are employed by a business using Notarize.
All notaries that use the Notarize platform must meet similar minimum compliance standards. Therefore, all notaries must follow the same application process to access our platform.
