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Utah notary journal requirements

Notaries commissioned on or after May 6, 2026 must keep a chronological journal. Earlier commissions may keep one; remote notaries must. US Notary Journal is an electronic notary journal that asks for exactly what Utah expects in each entry.

We could not fully confirm this summary from primary sources. Check with the Utah commissioning office before relying on it.

Journal required?

Required for every act

Electronic journal allowed?

Yes. An electronic journal is allowed when it is tamper-evident.

How long to keep it

No period found in statute. Keeping it at least 10 years is common practice.

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Source

Utah Code §§ 46-1-13, 46-1-14.1

What a Utah journal entry must include

• Date and time of the act
• Type of notarial act
• Document type or description
• Signer name
• Signer address
• How identity was proven (ID type)
• ID issue and expiration dates
• Fee charged
• Signer signature
• ID issuing agency
• ID number

Good to know

• Notaries employed by attorneys, law firms, or title agencies are exempt for work done in that job.

An electronic notary journal for Utah

Choose Utah as your commission state and US Notary Journal sets up the entry form above, warns you about the Utah fee cap where one applies, and locks each finished entry so it cannot be altered. Use it on your phone at the signing and on your computer at the office.

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Last checked 2026-10-25. General information, not legal advice.