We are a private company, not affiliated with any Secretary of State, notary commissioning office or contractor licensing board. Renewal applications are filed directly with your state. We do not sell bonds, insurance, stamps or courses. This kit is not a state-approved course.
Self-help document preparation, not legal advice. What this kit does and does not do
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- Your full renewal timeline: every date for {{stateName}}, counted back from your expiration date
- Application guide: what the {{stateName}} application asks for and what to have ready
- Documents and orders checklist: bond, seal, journal and course, with no product picks
- Oath and bond filing steps: where and by when your oath and bond are filed
- Calendar dates (.ics): your first day, expiration and filing deadline as reminders
Renewing your notary commission is done directly with your state notary office, where you pay the state fee; this kit builds your personal renewal timeline and checklist.
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What you get for $19
- Your timeline: first day to apply, when to take the course or exam, and the last safe day, counted back from your expiration date.
- Application guide: what your state's application asks for and what to have ready. Guidance only; the application itself is on your state's page and we never copy it.
- Checklist: bond, seal or stamp, journal, course certificate and fee for your state. We name what the law requires, never a company to buy it from.
- Oath and bond filing steps, with the deadline as a date where your state sets one.
- Calendar reminders (.ics) and a PDF of everything, made in your browser.
What this kit is not
This kit is not a state-approved course and does not count toward any course or exam requirement. We do not sell bonds, errors and omissions insurance, seals, stamps, journals or courses, and we take no referral fees. Where your state requires a course, take it from a provider on your state's own list.
States in the kit
Rules read from each state's notary pages and statutes on 2026-11-15.
| State | Apply from | Course | Exam | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 90 days before expiration | No | No | None |
| Texas | 90 days before expiration | Yes, 2 hours max | No | $10,000 |
| Florida | No earliest day in the law | No | Check with the Florida Department of State notary section | $7,500 |
| Illinois | No first day published | Yes | Yes | $5,000 |
| California | No earliest day in the law | Yes, 3 hours | Yes | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 90 days before expiration | Yes | Yes | None |
| North Carolina | No first day published | No | Yes | Check with the North Carolina Secretary of State |
| New Jersey | No first day published | Yes | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services | Check with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services |
| Georgia | 30 days before expiration | Yes | No | None |
| Pennsylvania | 90 days before expiration | Yes, 3 hours | No | $25,000 |
Payment and refunds
Payments are processed by Creem, our Merchant of Record, which also handles receipts, sales tax and refunds. You can get a full refund within 30 days: see the refund policy and the terms.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a kit to renew my notary commission?
No. You renew directly with your state, and the date planner on our home page is free. The kit saves time: it builds your full timeline, checklist and calendar dates in one place.
Does this kit count as my notary course?
No. It is not a state-approved course. If your state requires a course to renew, take it from a provider on your state's own list.
Is my information sent anywhere?
No. Your answers stay in your browser and the PDF is made there.