Professional notary services throughout the Evergreen State Our certified notaries provide same-day mobile notary services and secure online notarization throughout Washington.
A mobile appointment adds a travel charge, agreed before the notary leaves. The statutory maximum for the notarial act is in the fee schedule.
Statutory requirements for becoming and operating as a notary public in Washington.
4 years
$10,000
Bond posted with the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Not required
The Department of Licensing states that neither a training class nor a test is required. Education is recommended.
18+
Resident or in-state work / business
Out-of-state applicants may qualify if they have a regular place of work or business in Washington.
Authorized
A remote notarial act requires an electronic-records endorsement and a separate remote endorsement. The electronic-records endorsement fee is $15. The Department of Licensing does not charge for the remote endorsement. Wait for written approval before performing a remote act. The maximum for a remote act is $25 under WAC 308-30-220.
Source: Washington State Department of Licensing. Last verified October 4, 2026.
Statutory maximum fees for notarial acts performed in Washington.
| Notarial Act | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment or proof (paper) | $15.00 maximum |
| Jurat (paper) | $15.00 maximum |
| Oath or affirmation | $15.00 maximum |
| Certified copy | $15.00 maximum |
WAC 308-30-220 sets a $15 maximum for witnessing a signature, taking an acknowledgment or a verification on oath or affirmation, certifying a copy, administering an oath, or certifying that an event occurred. A remote notarial act is $25. A notary does not have to charge. The commission lasts four years when the required $10,000 bond is written for four years. A shorter bond shortens the license to match.
Statutory maximums for the notarial act in Washington. A mobile appointment adds a travel charge, agreed before the notary leaves. Source: Washington State Department of Licensing. Last verified October 4, 2026.
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