Depending on your state's rules, you may also be asked to print your name, your title "Notary Public," or your commission expiration date. In California, Notaries cannot complete jurat or proof of execution certificates that come from out of state.Most state laws require that the expiration date be included in the Alabama stamp imprint. The seal must include your name, the words "Notary Public," "State of California," and your commission expiration date. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about notary public here. Receive your notary renewal application in the mail. 2. Complete the application. 3. Step 1: Complete the Alabama Renewal Form. Download and complete an Application for Notary Public Commission Form. Visit our website and select either 'Become a Notary' or 'Renew Your Notary.