To be appointed as a notary public, an individual must: 1. Be at least 18 years old; 2.Question: Does the Form 5 need to be notarized? The answer generally is "no" — Notary commissions are not transferable between states. In Maryland, an individual who wishes to be commissioned as a notary public may obtain an application from Office of the Secretary of State. Incomplete applications are withdrawn after sixty (60) days. All endorsement applicants have SIX MONTHS from the date the application is received to complete the application. All PERS forms are available for print, to download, or to have mailed to you. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. Qualified employee retirement plans.