Welcome to the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s Notary Section. This Section is responsible for issuing commissions to qualified persons as notaries public for four-year terms and for certifying to the authenticity of notary public’s signatures.

RHODE ISLAND NOTARY PUBLIC GUIDE -
The Rhode Island Notary Public Guide contains answers to basic notary questions
 (i.e., Who may become a notary? and Duties of a Notary Public), and also includes the state’s notary statutes. The guide is not intended to be a legal instrument nor does it purport to offer legal advice. Should you encounter a situation where you have a questions or concern, you are urged to seek the advice and expertise of legal counsel


RHODE ISLAND NOTARY PUBLIC GUIDE

NOTARY DATABASE LOOKUP
For further information please call  our Notaries Division 401-222-3040, or email

RHODE ISLAND NOTARY PUBLIC FORMS
Now available in PDF fill in format.
 NOTARY APPLICATION FORM
NOTARY CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM
NOTARY CHANGE OF NAME FORM

Download the RI  Notary forms in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0  to view, fillout, and print this form.

 Completed Notary forms should be mailed to:
 NOTARY SECTION
148 W. RIVER STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904-2615

We hope that you find this site a valuable resource. If you have any questions, please call our Notary Section, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(401) 222-3040
FAX (401) 222-3879
mailto:notaries@sec.state.ri.us