WA Notary Notary Commission and Appointment 2

Question 1

What must a Washington notary applicant submit along with their application?

Accepted Answer

The required application fee and a surety bond

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A character reference from a judge

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Proof of legal education

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A notarized letter from their employer

Question 2

What is the purpose of a surety bond required of Washington notaries?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public from financial harm caused by a notary's misconduct

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To pay the Secretary of State's administrative costs

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To guarantee the notary will complete their full term

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To cover the notary's seal replacement costs

Question 3

What is the required surety bond amount for a Washington notary public?

Accepted Answer

$10,000

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$5,000

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$25,000

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$50,000

Question 4

Can a Washington notary perform notarial acts before receiving their official commission certificate?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary must wait until the commission is issued and the oath is filed

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Yes, from the date of application

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Yes, after paying the bond

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Yes, for a 30-day provisional period

Question 5

When must a newly appointed Washington notary take their oath of office?

Accepted Answer

Before performing any notarial act, within the required period

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Within 30 days of commission issuance

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Within one year of appointment

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At the next available county courthouse date

Question 6

How must a Washington notary notify the Secretary of State if their name changes during the commission term?

Accepted Answer

They must file a name change notification and update their commission

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They do not need to notify the Secretary of State

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They must resign and reapply

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They must submit a court order within 5 days