Sources we use
We use primary, official sources only: state notary office pages, handbooks and application instructions, state statutes and administrative codes. We do not use notary supply companies, course sellers, bond or insurance agencies or forums as sources of fact.
How calculators are checked
Every calculator uses published, standard formulas. The code is covered by automated tests that check known answers (for example, a Texas commission expiring February 10, 2027 can be renewed from November 12, 2026, 90 days before expiration under Gov't Code §406.011(a)). We show the formula next to each tool so anyone can verify the result by hand.
What we will not publish
- Copies of official forms or pre-filled state forms (we link to the state's own page).
- Sales of bonds, insurance, seals, journals or courses, referral fees, or promises about processing times.
- Claims we cannot support with a source.
Updates and corrections
Each page shows the date it was last updated. States change fees, bond amounts, course rules and application systems. When an office we cite publishes a change, we update the rule, its source and the page date. If you find an error, tell us through the contact page and we will review it and correct it.