Become a Notary in Alabama

Notaries in the State of Alabama are appointed and commissioned by the probate judges of the various counties. The probate judge reports to the Secretary of State the name, county, date of issuance and date of expiration of the commission of each notary appointed and commissioned under applicable law. Please note that the Alabama Secretary of State doesn't appoint notaries.

The Attorney General's office issued an Opinion to the Secretary of State that discusses the appointment, commission, qualifications, bond and seal of notaries public in Alabama. The AG requires that "Notaries public must give bond with sureties, to be approved by the judge of probate of the county for which they are appointed, in the sum of $10,000*, payable to the state of Alabama...Such bond must be executed, approved, filed and recorded in the office of the judge of probate before they enter on the duties of such office."

*NationwideNotaryBond provides a $10,000 4-year Alabama Notary Public Bond including $10,000 4-year FREE Notary Errors & Omissions coverage for only $65.00. They process, execute and deliver notary bonds the same business day your order is received assuring timely approval of your Alabama notary commission.

Office of Secretary of State
P.O. Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103-5616
Phone: (334) 242-7200

Alabama Notary Handbook
Alabama County Contact Information

al.com

Alabama legislature passes new immigration bill CNN (CNN) -- Alabama lawmakers passed a new bill Wednesday aimed at improving the state's controversial immigration law, but critics said the new measure might make things worse. Demonstrators protested outside the chambers of the Alabama state House and ... Proposed reforms won't fix Alabama's immigration lawFox News Alabama legislature approves immigration law changesMontgomery Advertiser Alabama Senate approves education budgetWJTV al.com (blog) -Tuscaloosa News all 178 news articles »

al.com (blog)

Alabama Won't Help Fiscally AiIing County Wall Street Journal By KATY STECH And KELLY NOLAN Alabama lawmakers refused to throw struggling Jefferson County a financial lifeline with a bill that would have allowed it raise millions of dollars in taxes. The move would have helped the county plug holes in its general ... Alabama lawmakers spurn jobs tax for bankrupt countyChicago Tribune Alabama House takes Jefferson County occupation tax plan off voting agendaal.com (blog) Alabama House appears to kill occupational tax legislation to rescue Jefferson ...The Republic Daily Comet -Alabama's News Leader all 26 news articles »

Bleacher Report

Alabama gets 2013 ESPN 150 QB commit ESPN (blog) Bateman, the sixth-ranked quarterback in the 2013 class, chose Alabama over Auburn, Florida, LSU and Washington and claimed over 50 offers. "The campus was awesome," Bateman told ESPN.com's TideNation. "It was probably my favorite campus. Prep football: Cottonwood QB Bateman commits to AlabamaSalt Lake Tribune Alabama Football: Dissecting the Tide's 2012 Football Schedule Game-by-GameBleacher Report Alabama gets commitment from QB Cooper BatemanSportingNews.com The Seattle Times (blog) -WSFA -SB Nation all 87 news articles »

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Is Alabama's serious flirtation with UGA QB recruit Brice Ramsey over? Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Alabama's serious flirtations with UGA's prized QB recruit, Brice Ramsey – highlighted by last week's 90-minute Skye conversation between Nick Saban and Ramsey – are likely over after the Crimson Tide landed one of the nation's top quarterbacks on ... and more »

UFPI Purchases Alabama-Based Manufactured Housing Supplier MarketWatch (press release) In addition to its Alabama facility, MSR has a plant in Waycross, Ga., which also is a part of the transaction. In 2011, MSR had annual sales of $10 million. "MSR has been a strong company that has grown its success with great determination and skill," ... and more »

Alabama Families Join Thousands of Others to Vote on a National Family MarketWatch (press release) BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 16, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- "It's time for people who have not had a voice, not had opportunities, to have a chance to speak up," said Myeisha Hutchinson, 28, a patient advocate at the University of Alabama at ... and more »

rolltide.com

Alabama's Hamrick healthy entering NCAA golf regionals Tuscaloosa News NCAA Golf Regional tournament playing some of his best golf, but for the University of Alabama senior, simply being healthy entering the postseason is enough to be thankful for. Hamrick didn't feel quite himself for much of the season last year, ... Alabama Opens Play at NCAA Athens Regional on Thursday Crimson Tide looking ...rolltide.com Local golf: Good news for ASU, Alabama, AuburnMontgomery Advertiser Tide Men's Golf Begins NCAA PlayBamaMag.com (subscription) all 71 news articles »

Alabama, 43 states reach settlement over Shape-Ups Hartselle Enquirer Attorney General Luther Strange announced that Alabama has joined 43 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in a settlement today with Skechers USA, Inc., the makers of Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes. and more »

WHNT

Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run Is Thursday WHNT The Alabama Law Enforcement Torch run starts in Huntsville on Thursday, May 17 at 8:00 am Officers will assemble at 7:30, at the Madison County Courthouse on the South side square. The runners will head east on Eustis Street, turn left on White Street, ... Torch Run for Special Olympics will wind through downtown Birmingham on Thursdayal.com (blog) all 942 news articles »

CBS News

Alabama student about to graduate with perfect attendance, K-12 _ just like ... Washington Post Gennesaret Sealy plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall and major in communications. She said that with all the temptations of being on her own, it will be hard to maintain the perfect attendance record in college. Alabama siblings both have perfect school attendanceTheReporter.com Student, brother have perfect attendance, K-12Houston Chronicle all 248 news articles »

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