541120 — Offices of Notaries
Description
This industry comprises establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in drafting, approving, and executing legal documents, such as real estate transactions, wills, and contracts; and in receiving, indexing, and storing such documents (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments of lawyers and attorneys primarily engaged in the practice of law are classified in Industry
- 541110, Offices of Lawyers; and
- Establishments of notaries public engaged in activities, such as administering oaths and taking affidavits
- and depositions, witnessing and certifying signatures on documents, but not empowered to draw and
- approve legal documents and contracts, are classified in U.S. Industry 541199, All Other Legal Services.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- No direct legacy SIC equivalents mapped.
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC W099 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Miscellaneous
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541120 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541120 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Offices of Notaries' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541120? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has not specified a custom size standard for NAICS code 541120 (Offices of Notaries), meaning default procurement guidelines apply.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541120? ▾
There is no direct legacy Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code equivalent mapped for NAICS code 541120 (Offices of Notaries) in current census concordance tables.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541120:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.