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Key Facts: Washington Notary Exam
4 years
Washington notary commission term (tied to the surety bond)
RCW 42.45 / Washington DOL
$10,000
Required Washington notary surety bond amount
RCW 42.45.200
$10 / $25
Maximum fee per tangible act / per remote act
WAC 308-30-150
10 years
Required retention period for the notary journal
RCW 42.45.180
Oct 1, 2020
Date remote online notarization was authorized in Washington
RCW 42.45.280
No exam
Washington requires no mandatory state notary exam or course
RCW 42.45.200 / Washington DOL
A Washington notary public commission lasts four years and is tied to a required $10,000 surety bond filed with the Department of Licensing. There is no mandatory state exam; you apply, bond, and pay a $40 fee ($55 with the electronic endorsement). Maximum fees are $10 per tangible notarial act and $25 per remote act, a journal must be kept and retained for 10 years, and remote online notarization has been authorized since October 1, 2020.
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1Which Washington state agency commissions notaries public and regulates them under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts?
A.The Washington State Department of Licensing
B.The Washington Secretary of State
C.The county clerk of the superior court
D.The Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Explanation: In Washington, the Department of Licensing (DOL) is the commissioning authority for notaries public and administers Chapter 42.45 RCW (the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts) and Chapter 308-30 WAC. The DOL director issues, renews, and disciplines commissions.
2How long is a Washington notary public commission valid?
A.1 year
B.4 years
C.2 years
D.10 years
Explanation: A Washington notary public commission is valid for four years. The expiration date is tied to the four-year term of the required surety bond filed with the Department of Licensing.
3Does Washington require an applicant to pass a written state notary examination before being commissioned?
A.Yes, a proctored state exam administered by the Department of Licensing
B.Yes, an open-book exam mailed with the application
C.No, Washington does not require a notary exam
D.Only applicants seeking a remote endorsement must pass an exam
Explanation: Washington does not require a written notary examination. Under RCW 42.45.200, an applicant simply files an application, obtains a $10,000 surety bond, and pays the fee; there is no mandatory test or required training course for the basic commission.
4What is the minimum age to become a notary public in Washington?
A.16 years old
B.25 years old
C.21 years old
D.18 years old
Explanation: Under RCW 42.45.200, an applicant for a Washington notary commission must be at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit.
5Which of the following satisfies Washington's residency/presence requirement for a notary applicant?
A.Being a Washington resident OR having a place of employment or practice in Washington
B.Being a U.S. citizen residing anywhere in the country
C.Owning real property somewhere in Washington
D.Being registered to vote in Washington
Explanation: RCW 42.45.200 requires the applicant to be a resident of Washington or have a place of employment or practice in the state. A nonresident who works in Washington may qualify on that basis.
6What surety bond amount must a Washington notary applicant obtain and file with the Department of Licensing?
A.$5,000
B.$10,000
C.$15,000
D.$25,000
Explanation: RCW 42.45.200 requires every Washington notary to obtain and maintain a $10,000 surety bond for the four-year term and file evidence of it with the Department of Licensing. The bond protects the public from a notary's negligence or misconduct.
7What is the maximum fee a Washington notary may charge for a single tangible (paper) notarial act, such as taking an acknowledgment?
A.$5
B.$15
C.$10
D.$25
Explanation: Effective June 22, 2024, WAC 308-30-220 raised the maximum fee a Washington notary may charge for a single tangible (paper) notarial act to $15.00 (witnessing/attesting a signature, taking an acknowledgment or verification on oath or affirmation, certifying a copy, or administering an oath/affirmation). The prior cap was $10, but the current maximum is $15; the $25 figure applies only to a remote notarial act. A notary may always charge less or nothing.
8What is the maximum fee a Washington notary may charge to perform a remote notarial act using communication technology?
A.$10
B.$15
C.$50
D.$25
Explanation: Washington's fee rule permits a maximum of $25 for a remote notarial act performed using audio-visual communication technology. This is separate from and higher than the $10 cap for ordinary tangible acts.
9Which statement about the Washington notary journal is correct?
A.A journal is mandatory and must be retained for ten years after the last entry
B.A journal is optional and recommended only
C.A journal is mandatory only for remote notarizations
D.A journal must be turned in to the county clerk when the commission ends
Explanation: RCW 42.45.180 requires every Washington notary to keep a journal chronicling all notarial acts and to retain it for ten years after the last act recorded in it. The requirement applies to paper and electronic acts alike.
10Which element is NOT required to appear on a Washington notary's official stamp?
A.The words "notary public"
B.The notary's home street address
C.The notary's commission expiration date
D.The words "state of Washington"
Explanation: RCW 42.45.150 requires the official stamp to show the words "notary public," the words "state of Washington," the notary's name as commissioned, and the commission expiration date. The notary's personal home address is not a required element.
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