New York State · License Verification
Confirm any New York notary is actively commissioned before you sign. The NY Department of State runs the free official license lookup — here's how to use it correctly.
We help users understand how to verify notary status and find notary public services. For official commission status, always confirm with the state notary commissioning office or Secretary of State.
NY Dept. of State
Regulator
4 years
Commission term
$2 / act (in person)
Fee cap
Allowed since 2023
RON
Open the NYDOS license search, choose 'Notary Public' from the license type dropdown, then search by last name or license number. Results include the commissioned name, county of qualification, license number, and expiration.
The record must show an unexpired term and no disciplinary action. NY notaries reappoint through their county clerk every four years — a lapsed reappointment invalidates any notarization signed after the expiration date.
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NY authorizes electronic notarization under Executive Law §135-c. The notary must register separately with the Department of State; that registration appears on the license record.
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Use the New York Department of State (NYDOS) license lookup at appext20.dos.ny.gov. Search by name or license number to see commission status, county, and expiration.
Four years. NY notaries must reappoint through their county clerk before the expiration date.
Yes. Since 2023 (Executive Law §135-c), commissioned NY notaries can register for electronic notarization and perform RON with an ID-verified audio-video platform.
Generally yes for documents executed in New York. Out-of-state notaries can be used if the document allows and the signer is physically outside NY at signing.
The commission may be expired, revoked, or the notary was never licensed in NY. Do not accept the notarization.
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