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Instructions For Completing The Notary Public Application

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE

NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATION

• Send the completed application, bond, and

To Qualify for Appointment as a Notary Public

application/renewal fee of $20 (payable to the

You Must:

Washington State Treasurer) to:

• Be at least 18 years of age

Department of Licensing

Business and Professions Division

• Reside in Washington state or reside in an adjoining

Notary Public Section

state;

P. O. Box 9027

• Be regularly employed in Washington state or

Olympia, WA 98507-9027

carry on business in Washington state;

• If you did not receive a booklet of the laws relating

• Be able to read and write English.

to Notaries Public (RCW 42.44 and WAC 308-20)

with this application, you may obtain one at no

Complete the Application

charge by writing to the address above, or

telephone (360)664-1550. The RCWs and WACs

• Follow the instructions on the Application for

are also on our website.

Appointment or Reappointment as a Notary Public.

Complete the form in full if you are a first-time

applicant, or if you are renewing your appointment

Obtain Your Notary Seal or Stamp

after your expiration date.

• When you receive your Certificate, send a copy to

• If you are renewing prior to expiration, you need to

your insurance/bonding company or an office

complete only the "Applicant Information" portion

supply company to obtain your notary seal or

of the application.

stamp.

• RCW 42.44.050 requires the applicant's first name

• Upon completion of any notarial act, the notary

or initial, middle name or initial, and last name.

must sign the notary certification using his/her

name exactly as it appears on the Notary

• RCW 26.23.150 requires your Social Security

Certificate and on the seal or stamp.

Number to be on the record.

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Obtain a Notary Bond

• Visit the Notary Public website at:

• Whether you are a first-time applicant, or you are

renewing prior to or after your expiration date,

you must obtain $10,000 surety bond from your

insurance/bonding company.

• The bond must cover the four-year period of the

Notary Public term.

• Your name on the surety bond must be identical

to your name and signature on the application

form.

Submit the Application

The Department of Licensing has a policy of providing equal access to its services. If

you need special accommodation, please call (360) 753-3836 or TTY (360) 586-2788.

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