The following are just a few of the laws from the North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) pertaining to the duties of a Notary Public.  This is not an all inclusive list and is meant for information purposes only:

44-06-01.  Officers Authorized to Administer Oaths.  The following officers are authorized to administer oaths:

1. Each justice of the supreme court, each judge of the district court, the clerk of the supreme court, and the clerk's deputy.
2. The clerk of the district court, county auditor, recorder, and the deputy of each such officer within the officer's county.
3. Each county commissioner and public administrator within the officer's county.
4. Notary public anywhere in the state, upon complying with section 44-06-04.
5. Each city auditor, municipal judge, and township clerk, within that officer's own city or township.
6. Each sheriff and the deputy sheriff within the sheriff's county in the cases prescribed by law.
7. Other officers in the cases prescribed by law or by rule of the supreme court.

44-06-04.  Filing of Oath, Bond, and Impression of Notarial Seal - Requirements of Seal.  Each notary public, before entering upon the duties of office, shall file the notary public's oath and bond, in the office of the secretary of state.  The secretary of state, upon receipt of the proper fee, oath, and bond, shall issue a certificate of authorization with which the notary public may obtain an official notary seal.  A notary seal vendor may provide a notary with an official seal only upon presentation by the notary of a certificate of authorization.  The notary public shall place an impression of the notary's seal on the certificate of authorization and return the certificate of authorization to the secretary of state.

After the certificate of authorization is received, approved, and filed, the secretary of state shall issue a notary commission that authorizes the notary to commence the duties of the office of notary public.

Notary Public

$2.00 if deposit or loan customer

$5.00 non customer