Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Must have a regular place of work or business within the Territory of American Samoa

3. Must reside legally in the Territory.

4. Must be able to read & write English

5. Must pass a notary course

6. Must submit fingerprints for a criminal background check (visit the Records Division of the Department of Public Safety to obtain fingerprints - applicable only to first time notary applicants). 

Application Process

1. Applicant must provide, indicate, and include:

   • Date of Birth

   • Residential address and phone number

   • Business and telephone number, business mailing address, name of employer if any

   • Must provide a notarized declaration stating that:

     • applicant is a US Citizen or a US National or proof of applicant's legal residency in the Territory

     • applicant can read and write English

   • ALL information on all issuance, denials, revocations, suspensions, restrictions, and resignations of a notarial commission, professional license, or public office involving the applicant in this or any other territory, state, or nation

   • ALL criminal convictions of the applicant, including any pleas of admission or nolo contendre, in this or any other territory, state or nation

   • ALL civil claims pending or disposed against a notary bond held by the applicant, and all civil findings or admissions of fault or liability regarding the applicant's activities as a notary, in this or any other territory, state, or nation

2. Fill out the Notary Application form and the Certification of Identity Form.​

Fees and Bonds

1. Application fee is $100 USD (non-refundable & provide proof of payment prior to sitting the online course and examination)

2. Bond is $500 USD (refundable upon resignation, revocation, or expiration of notary commission

Course & Examination

1. Each applicant is required to participate in a 3-hour notary course conducted by the Office of the Secretary of American Samoa.

2. Must pass a written examination

3. Must sit and complete a notary course within 3 months preceding application. If you miss the 3-month timeline, you will be required to sit for the next Notary Public Course and Examination. No exceptions will be made.