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Notary services in Missouri

RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert allowed VIN verification N/A

Jurisdiction overview

Remote online (RON) Authorized
Marriage solemnization Not permitted
Copy certification Permitted
VIN verification Not specified
Listed notaries 0

Services with restrictions in Missouri

Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in Missouri under state law.
Requirements shown from the human-reviewed legal knowledge base (6 approved rules) .

Notary requirements & rules

Journal
RSMo Ch. 486: 20) 486.950 Additional requirements for electronic journal of electronic notarial acts ... (8/28/2020) 486.955 Resignation, revocation, expiration, or death of electronic notary. (8/28/2 Mandatory
RSMo Ch. 486: 20) 486.950 Additional requirements for electronic journal of electronic notarial acts ... (8/28/2020) 486.955 Resignation, revocation, expiration, or death of electronic notary. (8/28/2020) 486.960 Fees. (8/28/2020) 486.965 Fees, payment of prior to performance — nonrefundable, when. (8/28/2020) 486.970 Notarized electronic
Source: RSMo Ch. 486
Identification
RSMo Ch. 486: the remote online notary public to: (a) Identify the individual seeking the remote online notary public's services; and (b) Perform credential analysis; (13) "Remotely located individual Mandatory
RSMo Ch. 486: the remote online notary public to: (a) Identify the individual seeking the remote online notary public's services; and (b) Perform credential analysis; (13) "Remotely located individual" , an individual who is not in the physical presence of the notary public. ­­-------- (L. 2020 H.B. 1655) ---- end of effective 28 Aug 2020 ---- use this link to bookmark section 486.1100 Click here for the Reorganization Act of 1974 - or - Concurrent Reso
Source: RSMo Ch. 486
Acceptable ID
RSMo Ch. 486: n, hearing, or speech impairments; (3) "Credential analysis" , a process or service that meets the standards established by the secretary of state through which a third person affirms th Mandatory
RSMo Ch. 486: n, hearing, or speech impairments; (3) "Credential analysis" , a process or service that meets the standards established by the secretary of state through which a third person affirms the validity of an identification credential; (4) "Electronic" , relating to technology having electrical, digital,
Source: RSMo Ch. 486
Prohibited Acts
RSMo Ch. 486: to investigate ... (8/28/2020) 486.660 Prohibited acts. (8/28/2020) 486.665 Signatures and photographs, prohibited acts. (8/28/2020) 486.670 Intent to deceive or defraud prohibited — pro Mandatory
RSMo Ch. 486: to investigate ... (8/28/2020) 486.660 Prohibited acts. (8/28/2020) 486.665 Signatures and photographs, prohibited acts. (8/28/2020) 486.670 Intent to deceive or defraud prohibited — prohibited uses of title or seal. (8/28/2020) 486.675 Nonattorney notaries, prohibited acts. (8/28/2020) 486.68
Source: RSMo Ch. 486
Fees
RSMo Ch. 486: on or other legal matters"; and (2) The fees for notarial acts specified in section 486.685 . 3. A notary may not use the term "notario publico" or any equivalent non-English term in any Mandatory
RSMo Ch. 486: on or other legal matters"; and (2) The fees for notarial acts specified in section 486.685 . 3. A notary may not use the term "notario publico" or any equivalent non-English term in any business card, advertisement, notice, or sign. ­­-------- (L. 2020 H.B. 1655) ---- end of effective 28 Aug 2020 --
Source: RSMo Ch. 486
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RSMo Ch. 486: ity. (8/28/2020) 486.1115 Standards for remote online notarization, secretary's duties. (8/28/2020) 486.1120 Notary commission and registration required. (8/28/2020) 486.1125 Course of i Mandatory
RSMo Ch. 486: ity. (8/28/2020) 486.1115 Standards for remote online notarization, secretary's duties. (8/28/2020) 486.1120 Notary commission and registration required. (8/28/2020) 486.1125 Course of instruction required, content. (8/28/2020) 486.1130 Registration form, contents — denial of registration, when — ... (8/28/2020) 486.1135 Ter
Source: RSMo Ch. 486

Relevant statutes

Notary-related statutes from Missouri's official code (sourced from primary authorities).

RSMo Ch. 486
Missouri notary statutes
Official source · verified Jul 18, 2026