Online notary in Kentucky

Kentucky requires electronic-notary registration with provider information and electronic credential samples, in addition to the underlying commission.

State Requirements Check Your Workflow

Kentucky notary requirements

Responsible office: Kentucky Secretary of State.

State authorization and ONC account setup are separate. The guidance below covers the named requirements; use the linked official instructions for your application and the particular notarial act.

Complete provider setup and state registration

The state’s electronic registration form requires you to begin onboarding with each chosen provider before submitting it. Identify whether you are registering for electronic in-person acts or remote-online plus electronic in-person acts.

Submit the required samples

Apply your electronic signature, stamp and digital certificate to the form and provide the requested commission details. The form requires the same signature, stamp and digital certificate across the selected platforms. Online Notary Center is an option on the state form.

Separate insurance from account setup

Kentucky’s registration rules require a $1,000 surety bond; they do not specify a mandatory E&O policy or coverage amount. An ONC insurance upload or private coverage requirement is separate from state law. Confirm current ONC account requirements with support before purchasing coverage or a subscription.

Maintain registration and records

Under 30 KAR 8:005, renewal of the underlying commission also renews a prior electronic registration without another registration filing. Use the rule’s prescribed identity, electronic-journal, recording and retention procedures for remote acts.

Location, documents and acceptance

Confirm the Kentucky commission and electronic registration, signer and notary locations, document eligibility and recipient requirements before each act.

A signer’s residence does not by itself determine a notary’s authority. An eligible out-of-state notary’s service is a separate question from a locally commissioned notary’s authority. Ask the document recipient about acceptance, witnesses, originals and recording requirements before scheduling.

Official requirements and application resources

ONC setup

The Kentucky registration form names Online Notary Center. Complete the individual state filing and confirm ONC account requirements separately.

State education, platform training, insurance, credentials and subscription charges serve different purposes. Confirm the current ONC onboarding materials, supported digital-certificate issuers and any account upload requirements with support. A PKI digital certificate, an electronic signature, an electronic seal and a completed notarial certificate are distinct items.

ONC’s remote workflow uses identity verification and live audio-video communication. The permitted identity methods depend on the applicable state rules and supported workflow; KBA is not every state’s only lawful method. A platform journal or storage service does not remove the notary’s custody, retention, backup or access duties. Confirm arrangements for exports and records after account closure before relying on the service.

Confirm ONC Setup

ONC pricing

ONC subscription and transaction charges are separate from government application fees, state education, bonds, insurance and digital credentials. Confirm state eligibility and the supported workflow before purchasing.

Notary Essentials is also shown at checkout: $14.95 per month, billed annually at $179.40. Confirm its current transaction terms with support before choosing a plan.

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Notary Professional

$19.95Per month, billed annually
$239.40 annual subscription

Professional RON transactions: $9.95 per document, including one seal and one signer. Additional seals: $4.00 each. Additional signers: $4.00 each.

These RON transaction charges are additional to the subscription. Confirm IPEN and eSignature access and charges separately. Review the billing cycle, total charge and renewal terms at checkout.

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Notary Enterprise

Custom pricing

Discuss your organization’s notaries, eligible jurisdictions, transaction volume and workflow.

Kentucky notary FAQs

What is the remote-notary process in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires electronic-notary registration with provider information and electronic credential samples, in addition to the underlying commission.

How long does the Kentucky authorization last?

Under 30 KAR 8:005 Section 3(7), renewing the commission renews a prior electronic registration without another registration form. Keep the commission, provider information and credentials current.

Can a signer be outside Kentucky?

Confirm the Kentucky commission and electronic registration, signer and notary locations, document eligibility and recipient requirements before each act.

Does an ONC plan authorize me to notarize remotely?

No. State commissioning, any required remote or electronic authorization, and the applicable provider requirements are separate from an ONC subscription. Confirm the workflow with support before purchasing a plan.