Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
Not required
Application Fee
$40
Issuing Authority
Oregon Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
— Not authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Oregon authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Uniform Law on Notarial Acts - Oregon adopted version of Uniform Law
- Training Required as of January 1, 2025 - UNIQUE: All applicants must complete notary training course within 6 months before application (new requirement effective 2025)
- 3-Year Expired ID Rule - Accepts government-issued IDs current OR expired not more than 3 years (generous expired ID acceptance)
- No Bond Required - Oregon does not require surety bonds for notaries (optional E&O insurance available)
- Mandatory Journal - At minimum all acknowledgments and witnessing signatures must be recorded; best practice to record all notarial acts; 10-year retention
Regulatory Authority
Oregon Secretary of State
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