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Notary Public

A comprehensive guide to Notary Public licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$47,354 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

Maryland

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
MD
MarylandCompact: No
$60,470Avg. Growth
Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)Varies by state boardVaries by boardDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
$57,020Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Yes
$55,370Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
HI
HawaiiCompact: Pending
$54,260Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required2-18 yearsDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
$53,940Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: No
$53,200Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails