The Missouri Written Notary Training Course is a comprehensive online training program designed to provide Missouri notaries with the knowledge and skills needed to practice as a notary. This course is offered by the Missouri Secretary of State as a prerequisite for Missouri Notary Commissioning. It covers a variety of topics, including the legal aspects of notarization, the use of notarial certificates, proper notarial procedures, and the importance of record-keeping. The course also includes an exam that must be passed in order to be commissioned as a notary. The Missouri Written Notary Training Course is offered in two different formats: the Basic Notary Education Course and the Advanced Notary Education Course. The Basic Notary Education Course covers the basics of notarization, including notarial certificates, notarial procedures, and the importance of keeping accurate records. The Advanced Notary Education Course focuses on more advanced topics such as the use of technology in notarization, the different types of notarial acknowledgments, and fraud prevention. Both courses must be completed in order to be commissioned as a Missouri Notary.