Renewals of Notary Public Commissions Must be Submitted to the NYS Secretary of State

Effective June 30, 2023 NYS Executive Law Section 131 has been amended to now require renewals of notary public commissions be submitted to and processed by the NYS Secretary of State. Renewal commissions can no longer be accepted by the County Clerk. Renewal applications must be made online at https://dos.ny.gov/notary-public or by mail to NYS Dept. of State Division of Licensing Services, P.O. Box 22001, Albany NY 12201-2001 or 1 Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Albany, NY 12231.