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)