Overview

To certify a notary signature, come to the County Clerk's Office, Room 189, Window #6, and pay $3 each, in cash or certified check or bank or postal money order payable to the Kings County Clerk. Please note: the notary stamp must read "Qualified in Kings County."

Effective September 1st, 2023*
The Kings County Clerk's Office will no longer be processing notary renewals. Notary renewals must now be processed by the department of state (DOS). www.dos.ny.gov/notary-public

*See Executive Law Section 131 (2)

For Commissioner of Deeds, the fee for filing the signature card is $10. If you are coming in person, please go to Window #6 in Room 189, with your renewal card or signature card.

If you want to become a notary, visit: www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/notary/notary.html.

If you want to apply to become a Commissioner of Deeds, please call the City Clerk at: 311, located at 1 Centre Street, New York, NY 10001, or go to: https://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/content/commissioner-of-deeds.

If you have any questions, you can email us [email protected]