Delaware notary public
No examWhat it takes to become a notary public in Delaware, from the state's official commissioning authority.
- Written exam
- No exam
- Administered by
- n/a (e-notaries must complete a course on electronic notarization, but no exam)
- Commission term
- unknown - not confirmed in this pass, commonly cited as no fixed statutory term / renewed as needed; verify directly on notary.delaware.gov years
- Surety bond
- None
- Notes
- Applications and renewals are handled online through notary.delaware.gov. Confidence marked low because the broker experience-year requirement and exact commission term were not fully verified against primary DPR/notary.delaware.gov text in this research pass.
Some Delaware details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commissioning authority before you rely on them.
Preparing to be a Delaware notary
Delaware doesn't require a written exam, but the responsibility is real. PrepTempo's Notary course confirms you understand notarial acts, identifying signers, and how to avoid unauthorized practice of law before you take on the liability.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Delaware commissioning authority. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state authority or the National Notary Association.