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Requirements for notarizing electronic documents in person
In Washington, Notaries can take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, take a verification on oath or affirmation, witness or attest a signature, certify or attest a copy, certify the occurrence of an event or the performance of an act, and note a protest of a negotiable instrument.
They’re also authorized to conduct traditional, in-person electronic notarization and remote online notarization.
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The Washington Notary Primer is an essential guide for Notaries. It covers ID methods, certificate wording and WA Notary law text.
This document outlines the legal framework governing Notary Public practices in Washington. It defines the duties of Washington Notaries, details the requirements for performing notarial acts and more.
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Jul 12024
House Bill 1889 strikes the prior requirement that to qualify for a Notary commission, an applicant must be a United States citizen.
Jun 222024
The Washington Department of Licensing has adopted an administrative rule to increase the maximum fees a Notary may charge.
Jun 52024
Senate Bill 5787 enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act, authorizing a Notary or notarial officer to notarize a nontestamentary estate planning document.
Nov 222022
A new Washington rule increases the fee for both a Notary and renewal Notary commission.
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