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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.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER UPDATES
The Division of Licensing Services’ customer service center in Hauppauge will be closed on the following days: June 2, June 5, and June 6. The customer service center will resume normal hours of operation (9:00am to 3:00pm) on Wednesday, June 7.
 
Buffalo Customer Service Center: Effective November 10 2022, Licensing Customer Service Center will be closed until further notice. Licensing examinations will continue to be held as scheduled.
IMPORTANT UPDATES:
Remote Notarization
As of February 1st, DOS will be issuing two types of notary licenses: traditional and electronic.

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