Posted by CA Notary on 12/1/04 5:33pm
Msg #12468

Multiple Commissions

I am currently a CA notary but will be moving to New Jersey (right across from New York) and can't remember if I can apply to be a Notary in both New Jersey and New York or am I only able to be commissioned in one state. Please advise. Thank you

Reply by CaliNotary on 12/1/04 6:46pm
Msg #12475

I'm pretty sure that you're allowed to be commissioned in multiple states.

Reply by PAW Notary Services on 12/1/04 7:16pm
Msg #12482

Most states do allow multiple commissions. Florida is one that does not allow non-residents a commission. The states that I'm familiar with that allow multiple commissions do so with the restriction that (1) you can be commissioned in the state in which you live and (2) you can hold a commission in the state in which you work, but can only perform notarial duties as a result of your employment. This basically means that if you live near a bordering state, but are not employed in that state, you cannot get a commission in that state.

Reply by mike/ca on 12/2/04 12:45pm
Msg #12570

interesting i'm applying for my commission for nev

Reply by GLENA/NV on 12/1/04 7:11pm
Msg #12480

That depends on what New York requires....

You are going to be a New Jersey resident, so there is no problem there. The question lies on whether NY would allow you to be commissioned in that state if you are not a resident, do not work nor own a business there. I am commssioned both in Nevada and California. Both California and Nevada require that you either be a resident, a worker or a business owner in each of the states to become certified in a bordering state. So, in your situation depends on whether NY would allow that if you do not work there, don't own a business there or do not reside in that state.

Reply by carlosnyc on 12/2/04 12:39am
Msg #12535

CA Notary, as a fellow New Yorker here, you must be employed or have a business in New York for you to be commissioned here. Good Luck on our move.

Reply by Loretta Reed on 12/2/04 8:28pm
Msg #12619

I live in Maryland and have recently gotten my commission in Virginia to do closings there. They (Virginia) did not ask me why I wanted to be commissioned in their state.

Reply by art_md on 12/3/04 8:56am
Msg #12651

I lived near the MD-PA border and found that PA requires residency to be a notary.