A person must be at least 21 years old to apply to become a notary public in New Hampshire.
A notary public in New Hampshire is commissioned for a term of five years.
A notary public in New Hampshire must take an oath of office before they can perform notarial acts.
New Hampshire notaries do not have the authority to perform marriages; this duty is reserved for Justices of the Peace.
A New Hampshire notary public must verify the identity of the signer through satisfactory evidence, such as a valid ID.