Missouri's official FAQ states that an applicant must appear in person, present a $10,000 surety bond, and obtain a four-year commission as a Missouri notary public.
The Missouri Secretary of State says the handbook includes Chapter 486 and the information needed to administer notary duties properly.
The Missouri FAQ expressly references remote online notarization under sections 486.1100 to 486.1205. Use Missouri's official materials to confirm your remote workflow before acting.
Missouri's FAQ says the notary must record each notarial act in the journal at the time of notarization. Remote online notarizations should be handled in line with the Missouri handbook and statutes.
Missouri items confirmed from official sources
- Missouri commission term confirmed: four years.
- Required bond confirmed: $10,000.
- Missouri officially references remote online notarization in sections 486.1100 to 486.1205.
- Missouri requires journal entries for each notarial act.
- The official handbook is the primary Missouri notary operating reference.
- A current Missouri commission is the starting point for any remote-notary workflow.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current Missouri requirements before applying, buying tools, or performing notarial acts. Reviewed March 14, 2026.