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ALERT: Notary License Changes Including Journal Requirement

As of February 1st, DOS will be issuing two types of notary licenses: traditional and electronic.
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
Remote Notarization
As of February 1st, DOS will be issuing two types of notary licenses: traditional and electronic.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Customer Service Center in Buffalo

Effective November 10 2022, Licensing Customer Service Center will be closed until further notice. Licensing examinations will continue to be held as scheduled. All examination candidates are asked to follow COVID guidelines.

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