Become a Hawaii notary public with Notary Rotary.

Qualifications:

 The following qualifications must be met to become a Hawaii notary public:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be a resident of the State of Hawaii
• Must pass the required state exam.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a national, or permanent alien resident of the U.S. who diligently seeks U.S. citizenship

Appointment and Tenure:

The term of office of a notary public is four years from the date of his commission, unless he is sooner removed by the Attorney General for cause after due hearing. The Attorney General where any change occurs in a notary's office, occupation, residence or employment, which, in the judgment of the Attorney General, renders the holding of the commission by the notary to no longer be necessary for the public good and convenience may revoke the commission of a notary. Each notary is required, upon any change in his office, occupation, residence, employment or name, to forthwith report such change in writing to the Attorney General.

Step 1: Download and complete the application form.

The application to become a notary public for the State of Hawaii can be found here:

Hawaii Notary Public Application

This document contains the application form as well as the instructions detailing other items you will need to include with your application, such as those mentioned in items 20, 23, and 25 in the application. The application includes an affidavit near the end and this will need to completed and sworn to before a currently commissioned Hawaii notary public. Please read the instruction sheets and application pages carefully, if you have any questions regarding filling this application out correctly you should contact the Department of the Attorney General at (808) 586-1216. 

Step 2: Mail or drop off your application to the Department of the Attorney General, Notary Public Office and await notice of your scheduled exam.

Once you have completed the application form, in it's entirety as indicated in the instructions, and collected the other items required in the application you may either mail these items, or drop them off, to the Department of the Attorney General at the following address:

 Department of the Attorney General
 Notary Public Office
 425 Queen Street
 Honolulu, HI  96813

Step 3: Study for and take the official state notary public examination and await your passing notice.

After approval of an applicant by the Attorney General, the applicant is required to take a written closed-book examination covering such statutory laws and rules that apply to notaries public, as well as practical aspects of a notary's practice, and a notary's duties and responsibilities. The passing score is 72 points or 80 percent.

You may download and study the Hawaii notary public handbook, if you do not already have one, by clicking on the following link:  Hawaii Notary Public Handbook

Also, you should take some time to search for a review the pertinent statutes related to notaries public in the Hawaii Revised Statutes here:  Hawaii Revised Statutes 

The state exam is given on different days and at different times depending on which island you reside, but you will receive specific instructions when and where your exam will be given when you receive notice your application has been accepted. Once you take your exam it will take 2 to 3 weeks to receive results. You will receive a written notice in the mail informing you of your test result and instructions on what to do next.

Step 4: Mail or deliver payment for the issuance of your commission to the Department of the Attorney General.

When you receive notice from the state that you have passed your exam you will need to make payment, in the amount of $40.00 to the Attorney General for the issuance of your commission. Checks should be made out to "State Director of Finance".  

Step 5: Order your notarial supplies from Notary Rotary, Inc.

There are three items required to act as a notary public for the State of Hawaii, a $1,000 surety bond, a Hawaii notary stamp or Hawaii embossing seal, and an official notarial record book. These three items are available in the store at Notary Rotary, as well as many other useful, but not required items, and all meet or exceed Hawaii requirements. Please click the following link, choose Hawaii from the drop down menu and click enter store:  Hawaii Notary Supplies  

This will take you to the Hawaii section of our online store so you may order any products you require as well as any others you think you may need. To order simply fill out the required information, scroll down and select your products, and follow the instructions through checkout. Your order will be processed as soon as possible, usually shipping within 2 to 3 days.