Notary Public Licenses

The Notaries & Commissions Unit appoints and commissions Notaries Public, and authenticates official acts of the Governor. The County Clerk or Deputy completes the certification and administers the oath of office.

Obtaining Notary Commission

Complete the application process as directed by the Missouri Secretary of State Website for Notaries.

Missouri Secretary of State: Notary – 866 223-6535

Missouri Secretary of State - Notaries

Once appointed by a governing entity, the Platte County Clerk is able to administer the oath of office.

Process for Being Sworn In

• Make an appointment and verify the state documents have been received in our office by contacting our office at 816 858-3340.
• Oaths are administered by appointment between the hours of 9:00 - 3:30, Monday thru Friday.
• Upon arrival, applicants must present the required documents shown below.

Required Documents

• Notification letter from the State
• Bond for $10,000 made out to Platte County
• Valid Driver’s License
• Payment of $6.00 – any type of payment is accepted, however, if paying cash, please bring the correct amount as change is not always available.

County Clerk's Office

415 Third St Room 116 Platte City, Missouri 64079
Office number: 816 858-3340

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