Notary License Renewal in New York

In New York State, a notary public needs a license to practice. The license is valid for four years. After that time, a notary license renewal is required. Notary license renewal in New York is done by the County Clerk in the county of your residence.

Notary License Renewal Procedures

• When the four-year license term is reached, a letter is sent to the notary informing him or her of the impending expiration of their license. You will be sent a renewal form. This form requires your physical address (not a post office box). If your address changes, you should inform the State License office in Albany. There will be a $20.00 charge to adjust your records.
• The renewal form requires your full signature and oath of office. Bear in mind that your signature and oath must be taken before a notary public, other than yourself.
• Once your renewal application is completed and your oath of office and signature are notarized. You will send it to your County Clerk’s office. You will need to enclose a payment of $60.00. This payment should be made to the County Clerk of your county of residence.
• Your new identification may take a few months to arrive. As is typical with government agencies, things don’t always move quickly.

If you do not renew your notary commission, then later decide to renew, you will have to take another test. Any renewal received later than six months after its expiration date will not be processed.