What If My Name Changes?

• There are three options available to someone who changes their name during the term of the Notary Public Commission:
   

  • (1) Continue to use the Notary Commission as it was issued. The notary would continue to sign their name using the surname on the commission.

  • (2) Continue to use the Notary Commission as it was issued and, at their option, add to their signature an appropriate notation such as "presently" or "now" and the new name. (Example: Sally Smith, presently Sally Jones)

  • (3) Change the name on the Notary Commission. If this option is selected, request a "Notification of Change of Name and Request to Correct Record" form from the Office of the Secretary of State. (This form is available in PDF format  (Click here if you need information on loading the free Acrobat reader for PDF format.) If you prefer to order it by e-mail, contact Notary Administrator. If ordering via e-mail, please include your address for mailing or your fax number. The Notary must purchase a new seal and place the imprint on the form. After this has been submitted to the Secretary of State, a Certificate of Correction will be issued without any additional filing fee.

  Click here to download the 
  "Notification of Change of Name and Request to Correct Record" form