What should a notary public wear? It is unlikely that a state will mandate a specific attire for notary publics; so the notary public is free to choose what to wear. If the notary public become one at the behest of his employer then the notary public probably will wear work-place attire. However, what about notary publics in the wild? What should they wear?
Truthfully, it is up to the individual notary. Most likely there are no states that mandate the wearing of specific clothing while doing notary work, however, there are laws that a state can punitively enforce, such as no 'sagging', where one wears his garments in such a way they show his undergarment.
However, I suppose people will want to know what attire a suave notary public wears. Plainly, I dress for the occasion! If I am going to a neighborhood house (very likely) I usually just wear comfortable clothing. If I know that I will be meeting well-off individuals, I would dress swell, but still comfortable. Since I am a notary I do not need a fancy suit.
It occurs to me that I should include images but I am no fashion model. Maybe when I lose some pounds!
This document is a reflection of the authors opinion and should not constituted as an authoritative source on this topic: consult an attorney who has been licensed to practice law.