Appointment and Commissioning
To become a notary, an individual must meet the following requirements:
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Be a legal resident of the State of Indiana or primarily employed in Indiana
Not be disqualified to receive a commission under IC 33-4-13 and IC 5-8-3-1
IC 33-4-13: Have a conviction or civil ruling involving deceit, dishonesty or fraud
IC 5-8-3-1: Have a conviction where the sentence imposed exceeded six (6) months