NY Notary Renewal: Oath of Office (DOS-2201)
This is the official New York State Department of State form. Fill in your name and address below, pay, and it is automatically prepared on the real DOS-2201 form and uploaded, and you’re taken straight into your online notarization session to sign it in front of a notary.
Every New York notary renewal requires a brand-new Oath of Office, filed on state form DOS-2201. The oath must be signed in front of a commissioned notary (or a county clerk) before you submit it with your renewal application and the $60 fee. We prepare the actual DOS-2201 from your information and notarize it with you live online.
What you need to renew
- The official Oath of Office form (DOS-2201), filled in above.
- Your name printed exactly as it will appear on your notary signature.
- A notary to swear you in, that is the part we help with.
- Your completed renewal application and the $60 fee, submitted through New York Business Express.
Out of New York State? You can still renew.
If your legal residence is outside New York, use your NYS business address on the oath (that section of the form above), and notarize it online, from any state, over secure video. You do not need to travel to New York.
Frequently asked questions
Does the notary oath of office have to be notarized?
Yes. The DOS-2201 must be signed in the presence of a commissioned New York notary or a county clerk. You can do this online.
Can I notarize it if I live outside New York?
Yes. You can notarize the oath online over secure video from any state, and use your NYS business address on the form.
How much is the renewal fee?
The state renewal fee is $60, submitted with your application. Online notarization of the oath is a separate service.
Where do I send the completed oath?
You upload the signed, notarized oath with your renewal application through New York Business Express. Confirm the current steps at dos.ny.gov.
NY notary renewal guides
DOS-2201 is an official New York State Department of State form. Your signature and the notary section are completed live during your online notarization session, not on this page. This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of State. Confirm current renewal requirements and fees at dos.ny.gov.