Notaries for Alabama

12/08/2025

ISO an Alabama Notary Public to notarize your signature? Use Google search to obtain the notary's name. Then verify the notary's credentials to make sure their commission is active.

Visit the Alabama Secretary of State's website: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/government-records/notary-public . Enter: notary's last name, first name; county name is optional; choose statewide & all records.

You'll be provided the start and end date of the notary's commission. Notaries serve for a period of four (4) years and then are required to re-apply in order to renew.

If your document will be used outside of the USA, choose a notary whose commission won't expire in the next twelve months. If your notarized document requires an Authentication or Apostille, depending on the country, you may be asked to attach a Notary Certification to the notarized document. Notary Certifications can be obtained from the Judge of Probate office, in the county where the notary resides.

Some, not all, notaries can assist you with Authentications & Apostilles. You can also search online for an independent Apostille Agency. The Alabama Secretary of State website has a wealth of information about this topic on its website as well.

Notaries for Alabama is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law. The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only.

11/03/2025

Good news and great suggestions from an industry expert, for Alabama Notary Signing Agents.

10/26/2025

Notaries in the State of Michigan will also be celebrating Notary Public Day. Their online event will be on Wednesday, November 5th. Check them out! Link is bellow.

10/26/2025

We'll be there, will you?

Do you ever feel uncertain about RON compliance, document language or safety in the field? Join the incredible speakers at our sister company, Professional Notary Services' Notary Public Day Extravaganza and they will walk you through real-world strategies and solutions that you can apply immediately.

Nov 14–15 | Virtual | Free to attend!

Secure your seat today: https://www.professionalnotaryservices.biz/notary-public-day-extravaganza/

Let’s turn those challenges into strengths together.

10/26/2025

Mark Your Calendars!

- Nomination Deadline for NNA's 2026 Notary of the Year Award
- 2025 Notary Public Day Events - Upcoming Events

National Notary Public Day is Friday, November 7, 2025. Don't miss out! There will be different events throughout the month of November, attend as many as you can. Additional links are in the comments below.

03/30/2025

The National Notary Association is accepting applications for new ambassadors. If you're a commissioned notary public and are interested in representing your home state, this post is for you. To be considered, an applicant must:

- Maintain NNA membership.
- Have a current Notary Public commission.
-Adhere to the NNA Notary Ambassador® trademark and logo guidelines.
- Follow the Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility.
- Follow the NNA Notary Ambassador® Code of Conduct.

*I've been an ambassador for the State of Alabama since 2015. Let me know if you have any questions. If you apply, tell the NNA you learned about this opportunity from Michelle in Alabama.

All of this information, including the application link, can be found here à https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/nna-notary-ambassador-network

11/26/2024

A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS

Start the Conversation this Thanksgiving with family members about what they want to happen when and if something unexpectedly happens to them. Don't wait until the last minute to have a Power of Attorney, Last Will & Testament, Quit Claim Deed, etc., signed and notarized.

Michelle Riley, Founder of Notaries for Alabama
Alabama Commissioned Notary Public
Notary Instructor

I am not an attorney nor am I holding myself out to be. The information in this post and in the video is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice that can be provided by your own attorney.

11/07/2024

November 7, 2024
National Notary Public Day

11/03/2024

The best reason to become a notary public is so that you can provide a much-needed service to members of your community (neighborhood, church family, co-workers, friends, and extended family members).

Get commissioned. Get trained. Buy your seal and a journal. Start signing & stamping.

If you have questions, we can help. Join our free, private Facebook Group (link below). It’s a great place to learn more and to network with other Alabama notaries.

It’s never too late to do it guys go get that drivers license,start that business,enroll for an online course dnt push it for next year do it now!🌸

10/30/2024

10/27/2024

Some notarizations are more difficult than others. Let us know in the comments below about a memorable notarization that you performed. Be sure to conceal all personally identifiable information.

We notaries can find ourselves in emotionally charged and stressful situations that require empathy, patience, strict confidence and emotional intelligence. ...