in-20260916-IR-075250804RAA: $67.54 IC 33-42-12-1 (5) (6) 75 IAC 7-9-1(1)

TITLE 75 SECRETARY OF STATE Readoption Review LSA Document #25-804 I. Statement Whether the Subject Matter Covered by the Rule Remains Carried out by the Division II. Continued Need for the Rule III. Analysis of fees, fines, and civil penalties under IC 4-22-2-2-2-2-19.6 IV. Cost- Benefit, Economic Impact, Fiscal Impact, or Regulatory Burden Statements. V. Alternative Methods of Achieving the purpose of the Rule VI. Complaints and Comments VII. Difficulties Encountered VIII. Changes in Technology, Economic Conditions, or Other Factors IX. Other State or Federal Requirements Comprehensive State Comparison Matrix Multi-State Notary Package & Education Cost Comparison State Commission Term Mandatory Education / Continuing Ed (CE) Estimated Supply Package & Bond Cost State App. Fee & Admin Costs Total Term Cost (Estimated Overview) Indiana 8 Years $148.11 Total $60 $90.89 $299 Note* 8-year equivalent for comparison Illinois 4 Years $59 $104 $15 $178 *8YE $356 (NPA Member) Ohio 5 Years $130 Total $35 $37 $202 *8YE $323 (NPA Member) Michigan 6 Years $0 $50 $30 $80 *8YE $107 (NON NPA Member) Kentucky 4 Years $0 $79 $10 $89 *8YE $ 178 (NON NPA Member) Idaho 6 Years $0 $90 $30 $120 *8YE $160 (NPA Member) South Dakota 6 Years $0 $30 $30 $60 *8YE $80 (NON NPA Member) In-Depth State Breakdowns Illinois: Deed Safeguards (5 ILCS 312/2-101, 102, 105) Indiana: Initial Education and CE Ohio & Kentucky: Recorder and Digital Auditing (Ohio 147-01, 021, 022,.03) (KY 423 Notaries Public and Commissioners of Foreign Deeds) Michigan: Baseline Identity Protection (Michigan Compiled Laws, Sections 55.261 to 55.315) South Dakota & Idaho: Minimalist Frameworks (South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 18-1: Notaries Public) (Idaho Statutes, Title 51, Chapter 1: Notaries Public.) X. Previous Amendments XI. Integration in Indiana Code XII. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions Regulatory Analysis Notary Public Governance Secretary of State LSA Document #25-804

I. Description of Rule

Transcription Description General Fund Fee BSD EA Fees Payment Processing Fee Total Transaction Amount Application or renewal application for commission $5.00 IC 33-42-12-1 c (2) $67.54 IC 33-42-12-1 (5) (6) 75 IAC 7-9-1(1) $1.83 IC 33-42-12-1 (5) (6) 75 IAC 7-9-1 (2) $74.57 Duplicate Commission Certificate N/A $7.50 75 IAC 7-9-2 (1) $.55 75 IAC 7-9-2 (2) $8.05 Continuing Education N/A $48.02 IC 33-42-12-2 75 IAC 7-9-3 (1) $1.35 IC 33-42-12-2 75 IAC 7-9-3 (2) $ 49.37 Remote Notary Application $5.00 IC 33-42-17-2 (b) (4) $92.05 IC 33-42-17-2 75 IAC 7-9-4(1) $2.31 IC 33-42-17-2 75 IAC 7-9-4 (2) $99.36 Remote Technology Vendor Application N/A $1500 IC 33-42-17-6 75 IAC 7-9-5 N/A $1500

III. Impacted Parties

Description Time Frame (As of 6-1-2026) Total Active Notaries 50,683 Total Active remote online notarization (RON) companies 19 IV. Changes in Proposed Rule V. Benefit Analysis VI. Cost Analysis Commission Type Application Fee (Includes statutory plus EA and education & testing) Continuing Education ($49.37 Every 2 years) Bonding (Average is $57.50 - Range of $40 to $75) Background Check (ISP) Estimated Salary (Per Zip Recruiter 2026) Traditional $74.57 $148.11 $60 $16.32 $61,977 Remote * $97.05 N/A N/A N/A $61,977 Commission Type Total Costs Over Commission Total Salary Over Commission Percent of Revenue Traditional $299.00 $495,816 .06 of 1 percent Remote $398.36 $495,816 .1 of 1 percent VII. Sources of Information VIII. Regulatory Analysis IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions X. Redline Draft of Proposed Rules Notice of Public Comment Period for Rule Readoption: 20260916-IR-075250804RNA Notice of Determination Received: August 24, 2026