[MO] How to get your RON/Electronic Endorsement in Missouri

[MO] How to get your RON/Electronic Endorsement in Missouri​

Before you can use the Notary Hub platform by Everything Legal, you must be currently commissioned as a traditional notary.

Note: If you do not already have a notary license, you must complete that as your first step, or apply for a commission at the same time you apply to become a RON.

Steps to Become a RON in Missouri​

Obtain your Electronic Notary Seal, Electronic Signature, and Digital Certificate from our partners at SSL through our all-in-one platform. [Get Your Digital Certificate](X509 Certificate Setup Guide).

Everything Legal also provides you with the required Electronic Journal for documenting your remote online notarizations.

What you get with Notary Hub

Step 2: Complete a Remote Notary Training Course and Pass the Exam​

All Missouri notaries must complete a remote notary training course approved by the Missouri Secretary of State.

Before submitting your application:

  • Read the Missouri Notary Public Handbook.
  • Complete the required course on remote notarization procedures and ethics.
  • Pass the state-administered exam with a score of 80% or higher.

Step 3: Complete the Remote Online Notary Application​

After passing the course and exam:

  1. Fill out the Missouri Remote Online Notary Application.
  2. Email the completed form to commissions@sos.mo.gov.

Missouri Secretary of State

Authorized Remote Notarial Acts in Missouri​

Missouri only allows the following acts to be performed remotely:

  • Taking acknowledgments
  • Performing jurats

Bonding and Insurance Requirements​

  • A $10,000 surety bond is required for your traditional notary commission.
  • As of now, there are no additional bonding requirements for remote notarization.
  • Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.

Additional Information​

For more details on Missouri notary requirements and updates, visit the
Missouri Secretary of State Notaries & Commissions page.

Once approved, you’ll be ready to begin performing Remote Online Notarizations (RON) through Notary Hub by Everything Legal.