Posted by Abigail Alcacio-Ruano on 6/16/09 10:59am
Msg #292405

Commissioned in Bordering states

Does anyone know if u can be commissioned in bordering states?

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 6/16/09 11:09am
Msg #292406

Readadabook



http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/notary/home.html

Reply by MistarellaFL on 6/16/09 11:09am
Msg #292407

Some states, yes, others, no

You must first learn if the bordering state(s) you would like to be commissioned in allow for
their commissioned notaries to live out of state.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/16/09 11:12am
Msg #292408

You'd probably have to check on each state's

non-resident notary requirements....for example, Missouri specifically addresses this:

"A non-resident of Missouri may apply for a commission as a notary public. A non-resident must also meet certain legal requirements in order to qualify:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Employed in Missouri and use the notary seal in the course of their employment only;
3. Have an employee address in the county for which they are commissioned; ...."

That's just part - you'll have to research the requirements for all the states that border Illinois..

Good Luck.

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 6/16/09 11:57am
Msg #292410

There's a KEY Word...

...in the Missouri statutes you've quoted which needs to be highlighted. That word is "employed". The State of Missouri has advised me on more than one occasion in specific terms that being an "independent contractor" does NOT qualify under the "non-resident" requirements of the statutes. Residing/living in IL & attempting to obtain a MO Notary commission in order to perform closings in MO from their home in IL is not allowed UNLESS you're an "employee" working from the location of a business having an address in MO.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/16/09 12:02pm
Msg #292412

Re: There's a KEY Word...thanks Dennis

Didn't mean to single out any one state - that's the first state I looked at and used it as an example that states may or may not have regulations in place for this...if OP needs info on other states I think they can find it themselves...

Reply by Philip Johnson on 6/16/09 3:58pm
Msg #292450

I have an Oregon seal, but alas

the Prairie state does not connect with the Beaver state or the Evergray state. If it weren't for all those mountain states you'd be golden.

Reply by TRG_wy on 6/16/09 7:49pm
Msg #292485

Wyoming and Montana have a recipical agreement wherein I can go into Montana to perfrom notarial duties (i.e. closings) and a notary from Montana came come into Wyoming and do likewise.

This agreement does not extend to our other neighboring states of Colorado, Nebraska, S Dakota, N Dakota, Idaho, or Utah.

Reply by PAW on 6/17/09 9:29am
Msg #292546

Re: Commissioned in Bordering states ?

Tim,

Are you saying that as a duly commissioned notary in WY, you can perform notarial duties in MT without being commissioned in MT?

Reply by TRG_wy on 6/17/09 5:33pm
Msg #292612

Re: Commissioned in Bordering states ?

Yes.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/17/09 5:50pm
Msg #292613

From the Montana Manual....very interesting...

"Q Can I notarize something when I am in another county in Montana or in another state?

A A person receiving a commission as a Montana notary has jurisdiction to perform notarial acts and official duties in every county in Montana, regardless of the notary’s place of residence. [1-5-415, MCA] Montana is one of the few states that does have a policy of reciprocity with neighboring states that also recognize that authority. At this time only Wyoming and North Dakota allow a Montana notary to perform a notarial act while in those states. [1-5-605, MCA] "

Reply by PAW on 6/18/09 6:38am
Msg #292658

Very interesting indeed. And a good notary trivia question!

Right along with, "What state requires the notary stamp (seal) to be purple in color?"

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 6/18/09 9:34am
Msg #292670

Hrrrmmmm....was it Utah? I remember seeing it here.. n/m