Individuals are often worried that because they have a past infraction they will not be able to become a notary public. You can always apply! Each state has its own process for applicants who have an infraction. Arkansas is the only state where a felo... Individuals are often worried that because they have a past infraction they will not be able to become a notary public. You can always apply! Each state has its own process for applicants who have an infraction. Arkansas is the only state where a felony conviction is an automatic denial. Although, other states allow anyone to apply to become a notary public, each state has a different procedure for how they process applications for those individuals who have a felony, misdemeanor or have been disciplined by a regulatory agency in the past. We have outlined the process for you in some states: Florida Texas Missouri Indiana If this does not include your state’s information, please contact your Secretary of State’s Office, or contact our Customer Care Center. You can start your notary public application today!