Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$40
Issuing Authority
Washington Department of Licensing
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
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Washington authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Fee increase from $10 to $15 effective June 22, 2024 (first in several years)
- $10,000 bond REQUIRED (unlike some states without bond requirement)
- Journal MANDATORY for ALL notarial acts (both physical and electronic)
- 10-year retention for journal and RON recordings (longer than many states)
- RON requires TWO endorsements: electronic records + remote
Regulatory Authority
Washington Department of Licensing
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