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List of rulemaking activity
Fees for notarial acts
- All business and professional licensing
- Notaries public
Completed
Current rule(s)
Fees for notarial acts (308-30-220)
Summary
We raised the maximum fees a notary may charge for notarial acts from $10 to $15. This rule change is based on a petition and additional industry feedback.
Current step
May 22, 2024
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
We held a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on May 21, 2024.
- Public hearing audio (MP3, 7 minutes)
- Public hearing transcript
Remote notarization
- All business and professional licensing
- Notaries public
Completed
Current rule(s)
Notaries public (WAC 308-30)
Summary
We're changing our rules to allow licensed Washington notaries to perform remote notarization under SB 5641, a law passed during the 2019 legislative session.
Current step
February 11, 2021
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
Public hearing held February 9, 2021
- Public hearing audio
(mp3 format: 12 minutes) - Audio transcript