In Maryland, an individual who wishes to be commissioned as a notary public may obtain an application from Office of the Secretary of State. To apply for your Maryland Notary Public Commission, complete and return this application to the above.Applications for Notary Public Commission can be obtained from the Secretary of State's website. Complete Application, Application Determination. New notary application, 15 minutes, 2-14 days. To apply for your Maryland Notary Public Commission you must do the following: 1. Fill out the online application form.