WASHINGTON

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Age:18 years of age
Endorsement: None Endorsement: 3 unrelated adult residents of the state and who are eligible to vote
Other Requirements: Must read, write English; commuting non-resident may apply

NOTARY PROVISIONS

Term: 4 years
Commission Fee: $30 for NEW commissions
Bond Requirement: $10,000
Seal Requirement: Embosser or inked stamp
Jurisdiction: State
Fee Schedule:
Required to post Journal: Recommended by LMI Notary Service

WHERE TO GET APPLICATION MATERIALS

Contact LMI Notary Service for application materials and supplies: 

Ask for our Complete NEW or RENEWAL Notary Package Call: 1-800-886-5299

Write:

LMI Notary Service
208 James Street, Suite B
Seattle, WA 98104

How to Contact the Department of Licensing for Application materials:

Call: 1-360-664-1550

Write:

Department of Licensing
Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 9027
Olympia, WA 98507-9027

Visit:
Notary Public Section
405 Black Lake Blvd., S.W.
Olympia, WA 98507

GUIDE TO NOTARY FEES

• Acknowledgments: $10.00 (covers 2 signatures), $5 each additional
• Jurats: $10.00
• Oaths & Affirmations: $10.00
• Notary-Certified Copies: $10.00
• Certifying act or event: $10.00
• Proof: $10.00
• Witnessing Signature: $10.00
• Protests: $10.00 and $10.00 for each notice
• Other Information of Note: $1.00/mile travel fees allowed if signer agrees and Notary explains that it is separate from notarial fees; fees must be posted.