The guide says applicants must be at least 18, be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, and be either a full-time Indiana resident or primarily employed in Indiana. Applicants also need qualifying identification or proof of Indiana employment.

Indiana requires a $25,000 corporate surety bond and an Indiana State Police limited criminal history record uploaded with the application. The criminal history record must be no older than 30 days at submission.

Applications are submitted electronically through INBiz and filing fees are non-refundable. The guide also states you are not authorized to perform notarial acts until you receive your commission certificate.

Indiana notaries must complete a continuing education course and exam every two years. The guide says the education fee is $50 and course completion is limited to the 90-day window before the due date.

For RON, Indiana requires a remote notarization authorization and use of a Secretary of State approved remote technology vendor. The guide states the remote authorization fee is $100 and vendor changes must be reported within 30 days.

Indiana remote notaries must be physically located in Indiana during each remote notarial act. The remotely located principal may be in or outside Indiana, including outside the U.S., when statutory conditions are met. The notary must record the entire remote notarization and keep the required electronic journal entries.

The guide explains remote identity workflows include credential analysis and identity proofing, and allows personal knowledge or a credible witness in qualifying cases. If identity or communication security cannot be properly verified, the notary must refuse the remote act.

Indiana Notary Guide items confirmed from the linked PDF

• Notary commission term: 8 years.
• Notary jurisdiction is statewide in Indiana.
• Minimum notary age: 18.
• Residency/employment requirement: legal Indiana resident or primarily employed in Indiana.
• Required surety bond amount: $25,000.
• Indiana notary application filing fee: $75.
• Remote notary authorization filing fee: $100.
• Continuing education and exam are required every two years; course fee is $50.
• Remote notary must be physically located in Indiana while performing the act.
• Principal may be in or outside Indiana (and may be outside the U.S. under listed conditions).
• Remote notarizations require audiovisual recording and electronic journal records.
• Approved remote technology vendor use is required and vendor changes must be reported within 30 days.

This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Confirm current Indiana requirements with INBiz and the Secretary of State before applying, purchasing notary tools, or performing notarial acts. Reviewed February 16, 2026.