Posted by FlaNotary2 on 11/2/11 11:28am
Msg #402498

Are there any states that still issue

commissions that restrict the notary to act within a single county?

The only one I could think of was Alabama - but I beleive that they have phased out the county commissions.

Louisiana still has notaries limited to a parish - and to other reciprocating parishes - but I believe all newly-commissioned notaries in Louisiana are state-wide.

Would be interested to see if any states still have such a restriction.

Reply by Frenchie/TN on 11/2/11 11:32am
Msg #402499

In TN we are not restricted to a County.

Reply by HisHughness on 11/2/11 11:51am
Msg #402509

Texas notaries are not restricted by their commissions to one county. Geography is a different matter. Some Texas counties are larger than some wienie-assed states. If you are a notary in Alpine TX and get an assignment across the county line, you make sure you fill up the car before leaving, pack lunch and supper, and tell the kids you'll be sure to be back by their next birthday.

The true professional forebears of West Texas notaries were Lewis & Clark.

Reply by topflyt on 11/2/11 1:23pm
Msg #402532

Wenies-assed? Is that like a ball park hot dog?

Reply by jfs/IL on 11/2/11 11:35am
Msg #402500

Illinois Commission is good for the entire state.... n/m

Reply by Priscilla Witman on 11/2/11 11:43am
Msg #402504

CA is also state-wide. n/m

Reply by Jillian Hinrichs on 11/2/11 12:46pm
Msg #402519

KS and MO are statewide n/m

Reply by Heidi Marceaux on 11/2/11 12:48pm
Msg #402520

Yes, all new Louisiana notaries have statewide jurisdiction

In 2005 a new statewide examination was instituted and all newly commissioned notaries in Louisiana are now granted statewide jurisdiction. However, you're still considered "commissioned" in your domiciled parish and most all stamps and seals, unless specialty ordered, will reflect that commissioned parish. I had a stamp made, however, that refers instead to "State of Louisiana". I earned it!

Reply by BrendaTx on 11/2/11 7:25pm
Msg #402605

Great news, Heidi. Thanks for sharing that. n/m

Reply by John E. Rogers on 11/22/11 4:37pm
Msg #404750

Not in Ohio; notaries must obtain their commission in the county of residence but can notarize in any county in the state. jer/Ohio