Missouri Notary Training: A Comprehensive Guide
Becoming a notary public in Missouri requires completing a state-approved training course and meeting certain qualifications. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to become a Missouri notary public and provide information on the training requirements.
Step 1: Meet the Qualifications
To become a notary public in Missouri, you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Missouri, and able to read and write English. You must also not have been convicted of a felony or any crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude.
Step 2: Read the Missouri Notary Public Handbook
The Missouri Notary Public Handbook is a comprehensive guide that outlines the laws and regulations governing notaries public in Missouri. You must read the handbook before applying for a notary commission.

Step 3: Complete the Missouri Notary Training Course
Missouri requires notary applicants to complete a state-approved training course before applying for a notary commission. The course covers the laws and regulations governing notaries public in Missouri and provides instruction on how to perform notarial acts.
State-Approved Missouri Notary Training Courses
- The American Association of Notaries has been training and supporting notary professionals since 1994. We have helped over one million individuals nationwide become notaries or renew their notary commissions.
- Our Missouri notary training course, Essentials of Notary Practice, is a comprehensive, state-approved 3-hour online notary training course that satisfies Missouri's statutory directive for new and renewing notaries to take a notary education course or read the Missouri Notary Handbook.
- The State-Approved Missouri Notary Online Video Course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to understand and follow the notary laws specific to Missouri notaries. This course is beneficial to both new and renewing Missouri notaries.