Renew Your Notary License

First of all, you can renew your New York notary license 90 days before its expiration date. Your current license shows what that date is. Another key point is that you must submit your renewal application no later than six months after your license has expired. If you wait, you will be forced to take a new exam, and your current license will be null and void.  We recommend that you renew your commission early. This will help to avoid any potential snags. The last thing you want is to have your commission lapse. And remember, you’ll need to submit your $60.00 payment with your renewal application. You may wish to read our article concerning a New York Notary Exam update.

Your Oath of Office

You will have to complete your Oath of Office. Since you are renewing electronically, you will have to complete the application and have it notarized. You will then have to scan it and upload it to the state.

As technology continues to advance, mailing your application has fallen by the wayside. In New York, the state is now requiring an online renewal. This became effective June 20^th, 2023. They have created what they call “Business Express.”  This is a webpage specifically built to facilitate license renewal, as well as to help people start a new business. We suggest you check it out.

So, you will have to search for the term “Notary.’ Once there, you can search your notary account from your dashboard. Your notary commission ID will be emailed to you once the state processes your application.

But a simpler solution for just renewing your commission is to use this link:  renew your New York Notary Public license.

Updating your Info

You can also update your name, address, phone, etc., from your dashboard. It is recommended that you maintain a current email address with the state. Should you decide to change your email, remember to log into your account and change it with the state.

If you are not a New York notary and wish to become one, we can help. We train people to prepare for and pass the New York Notary Exam. Feel free to read our blog article that shows the New York Exam Sites, and what is expected of you at the exam.