IA-Notary Public Website
Please visit our state notary division contact page to find contact
information for the Iowa notary division.

IA-Notary Public Mobile Fees
An Iowa notary public may charge any fee they feel is appropriate.

Iowa Notary Fees
There is no set fee. A notary in Iowa may charge a reasonable fee for their services. However, a notary cannot refuse to perform a service because a person is not a client/customer nor may the notary's employer restrict the notary from providing services because a person is not a client/customer of the employer.

Acknowledgment	No set fee
Jurat	No set fee
Oaths & Affirmations	No set fee
Copy Certification	No set fee
Apostilles	$5.00

Commission Information

Seal	Required
Journal	Optional
Term of Commission	3 years for residents / 1 year for non-residents
Bond	Not Required
Appointment Fee	$30.00

IA - Information of Interest
Iowa defines notarizing as the "act of witnessing" by the notary public in accordance with specifications of state law. Notarization includes signed documents and requires the notary to ensure the signer's identity and willingness to sign.

Iowa has a notary pocketbook which covers everything a notary needs to know about their job including:

     The role of the notary
     Notarization of Documents
     3 steps of notarization
     Sample notarial certificates
     FAQ's

Request for Name or Address change
Renewal of your notary commission can be done through e-filing on the Iowa Secretary of State's website. Just login, and complete the process online.

Dual State Notary Commission Information
If you are an Illinois notary or an Illinois resident, you can ask the Iowa notary division if you can apply for an Iowa notary commission.

Related Links
Become an Iowa notary public