Laws and rules: Notaries public

Learn the current laws and rules about notaries public and view rulemaking activity.

Notarial acts fee changes

The maximum fees a notary may charge for notarial acts have increased as follows:

• Witnessing or attesting a signature: $15.00
• Taking an acknowledgment or a verification upon oath or affirmation: $15.00
• Certifying or attesting a copy: $15.00
• Administering an oath or affirmation: $15.00
• Certifying that an event has occurred or that you performed a notarial act: $15.00
• Remote notarial act: $25.00

These changes stem from recent changes to Chapter 308-30-220 WAC, Fees for notarial acts.

List of rulemaking activity

Rulemaking is how we create or change rules. See the latest rulemaking for notaries public.

Current laws and rules

• Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions (Chapter 18.235 RCW)
• Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (Chapter 42.45 RCW)
• Practice and procedure (Chapter 308-08 WAC)
• Notaries public (Chapter 308-30 WAC)

Explanation of abbreviations

• RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington laws)
• WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington agency regulations)