How to Become a Louisiana Notary Public is relatively simple to begin. According to the Louisiana Secretary of State: Any resident citizen or alien of the state, 18 years of age or older, may be appointed a notary public in and for the parish in which they reside provided that they meet the requirements established by Louisiana R.S.35:191. Notary applicants must be qualified by the Secretary of State's Office and, unless licensed to practice law in Louisiana, must complete the Notary Exam Pre-assessment as well as take and pass the state notary exam. The pre-assessment is online and must be completed before an applicant can register…