Notary Commission and Appointment Flashcards

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

Answer: The required application fee and a surety bond

Washington notary applicants must submit the application, the required fee, and proof of a $10,000 surety bond.

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

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

The surety bond protects members of the public who suffer financial losses due to the notary's errors or misconduct.

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

Answer: $10,000

Washington requires notaries to maintain a $10,000 surety bond for the duration of their commission.

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

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

A notary may not perform notarial acts until the commission is officially issued and the oath of office is properly filed.

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

Answer: Before performing any notarial act, within the required period

A newly appointed Washington notary must take and file the oath of office within the required timeframe before performing any notarial acts.

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

Answer: They must file a name change notification and update their commission

A notary whose name changes must notify the Secretary of State and update their commission information, including obtaining a new seal with the new name.