How to Become a Notary in Hawaii (2026)
Step-by-step guide to getting your Hawaii notary commission — fees, bond, exam, and timeline. All data from official Hawaii state sources.
A state-by-state reference covering notary fee caps, remote online notarization (RON) availability, and step-by-step instructions for getting documents notarized from home. Know your rights and the legal maximums before you pay a notary.
See exactly what you get- All 50 states — fee caps for acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, and RON
- RON status for every state — which states allow remote online notarization in 2026
- Step-by-step guide to getting documents notarized via video call
- Mobile notary tips — what to ask upfront, how to avoid overcharging
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How to Become a Notary in Hawaii — Step by Step
Meet the eligibility requirements
To become a notary in Hawaii, you must be at least 18 years old, a legal U.S. resident, and either a resident of Hawaii or regularly employed there. You cannot have felony convictions (in most states) unless your civil rights have been restored.
Pass the notary exam
Hawaii requires all applicants to pass a written notary exam. The exam fee is $10. Schedule your exam through the state or an approved testing provider. Study the Hawaii notary handbook — available free from the Department of the Attorney General.
Obtain your $1,000 surety bond
Hawaii requires a $1,000 surety bond before you can be commissioned. Purchase the bond from a licensed insurance or surety company; the bond company sets the premium. The bond protects the public from errors you may make as a notary; it does not protect you personally.
Submit your application to the Department of the Attorney General
File your completed notary application with the Department of the Attorney General and pay the $120 application fee. Include proof of your surety bond with the application. Include your exam pass certificate. Most states now accept online applications.
Receive your commission and take your oath of office
After your application is approved, you'll receive your notary commission certificate. You must then take an official oath of office — typically before a notary public, judge, or court clerk — by the deadline in your commission letter.
Purchase your notary supplies
Order your official Hawaii notary seal or stamp and a notary journal/record book. Most states require a specific seal format — check the Department of the Attorney General requirements for approved shapes, ink colors, and required text.
Start notarizing — and consider signing agent training
Once commissioned, you can begin performing notarizations in Hawaii. Traditional notary fees in Hawaii: up to $5 per act (state-capped). Hawaii also allows Remote Online Notarization (RON), capped at $25 per act — a growing income opportunity. For higher earnings, consider training as a notary signing agent (see below).
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Hawaii Notary Commission — Cost Summary
| State application fee | $120 |
| Commission term | 4 years |
| Surety bond | $1,000 face value (premium set by the bond company) |
| Exam | Required — $10 fee |
| Education course | Not required |
| Filing office | Department of the Attorney General |
| RON available | Yes |
| Fees charged by the state (application + exam) | $130 |
Fee schedule: $20 application + $100 commission issuance = $120, plus a $10 fee for each examination ($130 for a first attempt). Notaries are overseen by the Attorney General's office, not the Secretary of State.
Source: Department of the Attorney General — Official Hawaii Notary Page ↗
What Can a Hawaii Notary Charge?
Hawaii caps notary fees at $5 per notarial act. Remote online notarizations are capped at $25. $5 per signer (ack), per certificate (jurat), per document (oath). RON capped at $25.
Source: Hawaii Notary Fee Authority ↗
Earn $75–$200 Per Signing as a Hawaii Notary Signing Agent
Once you have your Hawaii notary commission, you can earn serious income as a signing agent at real estate loan closings. Loan Signing System teaches you how to find clients and run a full signing business.