Notary Public in Louisiana
Browse 48,421 active notary publics across 836 cities in Louisiana.
48,421
Active Notaries
836
Cities
Lifetime (no expiration)
Commission Term
Reasonable fee (no statutory maximum)
Max Fee
Top Cities
All Cities in Louisiana
420 cities New Orleans 7,888 Baton Rouge 7,085 Shreveport 2,699 Lafayette 2,647 Metairie 2,273 Lake Charles 1,680 Alexandria 1,054 Monroe 1,003 Covington 982 Gretna 703 Bossier City 601 Mandeville 601 Slidell 550 New Iberia 545 Houma 541 Opelousas 420 West Monroe 404 Denham Springs 399 Hammond 361 Thibodaux 328 Kenner 319 Ruston 311 Pineville 309 Gonzales 302 Sulphur 292 Crowley 289 Natchitoches 288 Abbeville 281 Benton 280 Harvey 268 Prairieville 245 Minden 235 Youngsville 212 Eunice 176 Chalmette 175 Jennings 174 Deridder 172 Leesville 170 Houston 169 Ville Platte 155 Breaux Bridge 153 Saint Martinville 153 Zachary 152 Many 150 Port Allen 145 Marrero 145 Bastrop 141 Amite 138 Marksville 132 Ponchatoula 128 Broussard 124 Rayne 124 Haughton 122 Mansfield 121 Plaquemine 120 Belle Chasse 120 Donaldsonville 119 Livingston 119 Laplace 119 Farmerville 118 River Ridge 117 Carencro 109 Madisonville 104 Franklinton 104 Harahan 104 Morgan City 102 Franklin 101 Winnsboro 100 Walker 100 Rayville 98 Jena 98 Baker 96 Scott 92 Washington 88 Church Point 87 Hahnville 84 Homer 84 Saint Francisville 84 Keithville 82 Deville 76 New Roads 75 Bogalusa 74 Kaplan 72 Winnfield 71 Iowa 70 Stonewall 70 Jonesboro 70 Duson 70 Maurice 67 Clinton 63 Raceland 63 Dallas 62 Westlake 62 Coushatta 61 Vidalia 61 Luling 61 Tallulah 60 Jefferson 60 Columbia 58 Destrehan 58 Colfax 58 Greenwell Springs 55 Pearl River 55 Arnaudville 55 Oakdale 55 Cameron 50 Jeanerette 50 Napoleonville 47 Arcadia 47 Folsom 47 Sunset 46 Woodworth 45 Oak Grove 45 Ball 43 Choudrant 43 Atlanta 41 Saint Amant 41 Kinder 40 Boyce 40 Dequincy 39 Oberlin 38 Abita Springs 38 Calhoun 38 Welsh 37 Jackson 36 Lacombe 36 Bunkie 35 Dry Prong 34 Jonesville 33 Ferriday 33 Springhill 32 Greenwood 32 Lockport 32 Independence 32 Edgard 32 Cut Off 31 Patterson 31 Austin 30 Greensburg 30 Pollock 30 Bush 30 Downsville 30 Ragley 29 Erath 29 Sterlington 29 Geismar 28 Westwego 28 Dubach 28 Anacoco 28 New 28 Vinton 26 Gray 26 Port Barre 26 Kentwood 26 Lake Providence 26 Mamou 26 Lake Arthur 26 Florien 26 Delhi 25 Albany 25 Vivian 23 Saint Joseph 23 Larose 22 Berwick 22 Addis 22 Iota 21 Mansura 21 Ringgold 21 Mooringsport 21 Harrisonburg 21 Springfield 21 Arabi 21 Glenmora 20 New York 20 Schriever 20 Krotz Springs 20 Elton 19 Quitman 19 Haynesville 19 Slaughter 19 St. Gabriel 19 Cottonport 18 Princeton 18 Bernice 18 Bourg 18 Tickfaw 18 Robeline 18 Marion 18 Basile 17 Plain Dealing 17 Brusly 17 Forest Hill 17 Zwolle 17 Saint Rose 17 Reserve 16 Moreauville 16 Elm Grove 16 Bell City 16 Grayson 16 Delcambre 16 Terrytown 16 Simsboro 16 Vacherie 15 Metarie 15 Sarepta 15 Cotton Valley 14 Doyline 14 Pride 14 Miami 14 New Llano 14 Loranger 14 Pitkin 13 Maurepas 13 Gibsland 13 Sibley 13 Grand Cane 13 Denver 13 Nashville 13 The Woodlands 13 Loreauville 13 Eros 13 Holden 13 Lecompte 13 Convent 13 Pleasant Hill 12 Mangham 12 Mobile 12 Livonia 12 Angola 12 Heflin 11 Blanchard 11 Campti 11 Natchez 11 Gueydan 11 Gilbert 11 Frierson 11 Logansport 11 San Francisco 11 Montgomery 11 White Castle 11 Maringouin 11 Gulfport 11 Lutcher 11 Meraux 11 Branch 10 Memphis 10 Fort Polk 10 Converse 10 Oak Ridge 10 Ventress 10 Plano 10 Chatham 10 Lafitte 10 Boutte 10 Galliano 10 Grambling 10 Norco 10 Sorrento 9 Pierre Part 9 Hessmer 9 Longville 9 San Antonio 9 Kingwood 9 Birmingham 9 Metaire 9 Baldwin 9 Trout 9 French Settlement 9 Robert 9 Mermentau 8 Plaucheville 8 Merryville 8 Monterey 8 Keatchie 8 Arlington 8 Chicago 8 Katy 8 Ethel 8 Henderson 8 Hineston 8 Hornbeck 8 Palmetto 8 Charenton 8 Estherwood 7 Morse 7 Castor 7 Louisville 7 Mer Rouge 7 Athens 7 Philadelphia 7 Sunshine 7 Los Angeles 7 Phoenix 7 Tampa 7 Wisner 7 Avondale 7 Olla 7 Collinston 7 New Orelans 7 Lakeland 7 Des Allemands 7 Dubberly 7 Starks 6 Oil City 6 Bethany 6 Roswell 6 Marietta 6 Hackberry 6 Fenton 6 Clayton 6 Gloster 6 Angie 6 Pensacola 6 Orlando 6 Cade 6 Rosedale 6 Hodge 6 Pass Christian 6 Thibodeaux 6 Roanoke 6 Grand Coteau 6 Port Vincent 6 New Orlenas 6 Cheneyville 6 Baltimore 6 Morganza 6 Simpson 6 Elmer 6 Sieper 6 Violet 6 Paulina 6 Melville 6 Cankton 6 Leonville 6 Rosepine 6 Fort Lauderdale 6 Saint Landry 6 Effie 5 Singer 5 Cypress 5 Pelican 5 Golden Meadow 5 Central 5 Jacksonville 5 Pearland 5 St. James 5 Norwood 5 Pine Prairie 5 Georgetown 5 Bridge City 5 Bay St. Louis 5 Charlotte 5 Waggaman 5 Watson 5 Cutoff 5 Pine Grove 5 Marthaville 5 Oscar 5 Jarreau 5 Otis 5 Gramercy 5 Chauvin 5 Center Point 4 Evergreen 4 Baskin 4 Sicily Island 4 Frisco 4 Las Vegas 4 Winston-Salem 4 Poplarville 4 Portland 4 Chevy Chase 4 St. Louis 4 Richmond 4 Port Sulphur 4 Libuse 4 Cecilia 4 Centerville 4 Newellton 4 Elizabeth 3 Labadieville 3 Simmesport 3 Indianapolis 3 Kansas City 3 El Paso 3 Fort Worth 3 Carrollton 3 Lexington 3 Anchorage 3 Vicksburg 3 Lisbon 3 Charleston 3 Scottsdale 3 Midland 3 Fort Collins 3 Greenville 3 San Jose 3 Transylvania 3 Newport Beach 3 Elmwood 3 Norfolk 3 Milwaukee 3 Durham 3 Humble 3 Destin 3 Little Rock 3 Lacassine 3 Tullos 3 Goldonna 3 Provencal 3 Cloutierville 3 Gulf Breeze 3 Seattle 3 Albuquerque 3 Santa Rosa Beach 3 San Diego 3 Erwinville 3 Noble 3 Shongaloo 3 Cullen 3
Notaries by County
Orleans Parish
7,811
East Baton Rouge Parish
7,510
Jefferson Parish
4,698
Lafayette Parish
3,192
Caddo Parish
2,793
St. Tammany Parish
2,543
Calcasieu Parish
2,153
Rapides Parish
1,664
Ouachita Parish
1,460
Bossier Parish
1,161
Louisiana Notary Requirements
At a Glance
- Commission Term: Lifetime (no expiration)
- Maximum Fee: Reasonable fee (no statutory maximum)
- Bond: $50,000 surety bond
- Minimum Age: 18
- Residency Required: Yes
- Exam Required: Yes
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
How to Become a Notary in Louisiana
- Be at least 18 years old and a Louisiana resident registered to vote in your parish
- Complete the mandatory online pre-assessment ($30)
- Register for and pass the state notary public exam ($100 exam fee)
- Submit your notary application and pay the $35 commission fee
- Obtain a $50,000 surety bond and file it with the Secretary of State ($20 filing fee)
- Purchase an official notary stamp/seal and journal
Louisiana notary commissions are lifetime and do not expire, but surety bonds must be renewed every 5 years. Administered by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Helpful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How many notaries are there in Louisiana?▾
There are 48,421 active notary publics in Louisiana, spread across 836 cities.
How do I find a notary near me in Louisiana?▾
Browse our directory by city to find notaries in your area. We list mobile notaries, loan signing agents, and storefront notaries across Louisiana.
What types of notary services are available in Louisiana?▾
Notary services in Louisiana include general notarizations, mobile notary services, loan signings, apostille services, and more. Many notaries offer evening and weekend availability.
How much does a notary cost in Louisiana?▾
Notary fees vary by state. Check your state's Secretary of State website for current maximum fee schedules. Mobile notaries may charge additional travel fees, typically $25-$50 per trip.