Online notary in Missouri

Missouri requires a commissioned notary to complete its electronic-notary registration and training process before providing remote service.

State Requirements Check Your Workflow

Missouri notary requirements

Responsible office: Missouri 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.

Begin with the Missouri commission

Meet the general qualifications, read the handbook, complete state training, apply for the commission, obtain the surety bond and qualify with the local county clerk as directed.

Complete the electronic-notary process

The Secretary’s electronic-notary instructions require an online registration form and online training course. Select approved software for remote notarization within the application.

Keep software information current

Existing electronic notaries use the Secretary’s software-selection change process when changing technology. Confirm ONC eligibility and individual state authorization before activating a remote workflow.

Location, documents and acceptance

Use Missouri’s specific electronic/remote rules rather than an ordinary webcam meeting. Check location, identity, document, journal and recording duties and recipient requirements for the 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

Confirm the current provider requirements and ONC setup for your commission with support before purchasing a plan or submitting provider details to the state.

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.

Compare Notary Professional, Teams and Enterprise plans.

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.

Confirm Eligibility

Notary Enterprise

Custom pricing

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

Missouri notary FAQs

What is the remote-notary process in Missouri?

Missouri requires a commissioned notary to complete its electronic-notary registration and training process before providing remote service.

Can a signer be outside Missouri?

Use Missouri’s specific electronic/remote rules rather than an ordinary webcam meeting. Check location, identity, document, journal and recording duties and recipient requirements for the 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.