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Compare notary public licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$41,227
across 50 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,030#46 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $44,030#15 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $41,390#25 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $36,870#42 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $46,920#5 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $41,520#24 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $42,090#21 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $37,270#40 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $57,560#1 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $39,350#30 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $37,520#38 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $46,250#8 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $40,340#28 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $46,320#7 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $38,790#34 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $44,930#10 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $39,070#31 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $33,530#49 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $30,030#50 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $40,550#27 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $44,610#12 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $46,570#6 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $42,640#19 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $45,310#9 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $37,230#41 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $36,160#45 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $38,700#35 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $37,740#37 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $42,650#18 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $44,530#13 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $36,860#43 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $43,060#17 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $43,450#16 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $41,900#23 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $42,620#20 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $38,880#32 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $49,340#2 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,230#26 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $48,440#3 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $38,860#33 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $36,360#44 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $41,970#22 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $37,400#39 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $38,670#36 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $39,890#29 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $44,290#14 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $47,100#4 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $35,110#47 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $44,650#11 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $34,770#48 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.