What's the NAICS and SIC code for a notary public?
For a notary public, use NAICS 541199 (All Other Legal Services) in the US and SIC 69109 (Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c.) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
541199 All Other Legal Services
All Other Legal Services, where Census indexes notary public services.
SBA small business limit: $20.5 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
69109 Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities n.e.c.
Other legal activities, where ONS indexes notary public.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 541120 | Offices of Notaries | you are a civil-law notary (for example in Puerto Rico) |
| SIC 69102 | Solicitors | you are a solicitor and notarial work is a side service |
Good to know
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.