State-approved online course for new and renewing Maryland notary applicants. Study at your own pace and get your certificate the moment you finish.
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Maryland requires a course of study for all notary applicants. Whether you're applying for the first time or renewing your commission, this course meets the state requirement.
Complete the course, pass the included exam, and receive both your Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Passing — everything you need to apply.
Maryland requires a refresher course of study for renewal — no exam required. Complete the course and get your Certificate of Completion to submit with your renewal.
From enrollment to certificate in one sitting — no scheduling, no waiting, no classroom.
Complete checkout securely. Instant access to your course — no waiting for an email.
Study at your own pace. Self-paced, online, available 24/7 on any device.
New applicants take the included exam. Free retake if you need it. Renewals skip this step.
Download your certificate instantly. Apply for your commission through Maryland OneStop.
The course covers everything required by the Maryland Secretary of State — the duties, laws, and proper procedures for performing notarial acts in Maryland.
The notary's role as a civil officer, eligibility requirements, applying for a new commission, and renewal.
The legal terms every notary must know — acknowledgment, oath, affirmation, verification, and more.
All six notarial acts, identifying signers, conflicts of interest, and signing on behalf of another.
Required certificate elements, approved short-form language, and your official stamping device.
Maryland's fee schedule, journal requirements, retention rules, and record security.
Advertising rules, prohibited acts, conflicts of interest, and your personal liability.
In-person electronic notarization and Remote Online Notarization — identity verification, recording, and vendor rules.
How Maryland treats notarizations performed in other states, federal acts, tribal acts, and foreign countries.
The origins of the notary public and how the U.S. notary role differs from notaries in other countries.
A complete walkthrough of every notarization from start to finish, plus when you may refuse to notarize.
Join notaries across Maryland who got their commission with First Class Education.
"I finished the course in one afternoon and had my certificate the same day. The process was so straightforward. I was honestly surprised how easy it was."
"I was renewing my commission and needed something fast. This was exactly what I needed — no fluff, just the required material and my certificate instantly."
"Clear content, fair price, and everything worked perfectly on my phone. Got my certificate right after finishing. Would definitely recommend."
"I was nervous about the exam but the material explained everything clearly. Passed on my first attempt and had my Certificate of Passing within minutes."
"As someone renewing for the second time, I appreciated that there was no exam required. The course itself was a great refresher on the rules I'd forgotten."
"I work full time so self-paced was a must. I did two modules on my lunch break and finished the rest that night. Simple, no-nonsense, and well worth the price."
See how Notary Course MD stacks up against other approved providers.
| Notary Course MD | NNA | Community College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49–$59 | ~$60–70 | $101+ |
| Online & Self-Paced | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ Scheduled |
| Instant Certificate | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ Delayed |
| New & Renewal Applicants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Exam Retake | ✓ | Varies | N/A |
| State Approved | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
State-approved. Self-paced. Instant certificate. New applicants $59, renewals $49.
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