---
title: "Create notary"
method: POST
path: "/v1/notaries/"
tags: ["Notaries"]
---

# Create notary

`POST /v1/notaries/`

## Request body

- NotaryParams
  - `email` string, required — Unique email address for the new notary account
  - `us_state_abbr` string, required — Two-letter abbreviation for the state in which the notary is commissioned.
  - `first_name` string, required — First name of the notary. Must match their notary commission.
  - `middle_name` string — Middle name of the notary. Must match their notary commission.
  - `last_name` string, required — Last name of the notary. Must match their notary commission.

## Response `200`

creates new notary

- NotaryObject
  - `id` string — The ID of notary.
  - `first_name` string — First name of the notary.
  - `middle_name` string — Middle name of the notary.
  - `last_name` string — Last name of the notary.
  - `email` string — Email address for the notary.
  - `us_state_abbr` string — The two letter abbreviation of the state where this notary is registered.
  - `status` 'compliant' | 'needs_review' | 'not_compliant'
  - `status_description` 'Notary is clear to take meetings.' | 'Notary awaiting Proof approval of documentation.' | 'Notary is missing required documentation.' | 'Notary status is pending.'

## Other responses

- `422` — notary not available

---

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