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District of Columbia Notary Packages and Supplies

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Serving over a million notaries since 1940, we have made becoming a new notary public or renewing as a notary public in Washington DC fast and effortless.

We are your central notarial provider to securely order your official notary seal embosser, certificate stamps, and other essential notarial supplies.

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State of District of Columbia Notary Requirements

Click Here for simple step by step directions on how to become a new or renewal notary in District of Columbia

Eligibility

Be 18 years of age or older.
Be a resident or work in the District of Columbia.
Be of good character.

Provisions:

Notary Term
5 years.
Notary Bond
Required. A notary bond in the amount of $2,000 is required for new and renewing notaries.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. strongly recommends that District of Columbia notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. Embosser seal and inker. Required elements - notary’s name, the words “Notary Public” in the center of the seal, the commission expiration date in the center, and “District of Columbia” on the outer perimeter. A notary public must file an impression of his or her seal with the District of Columbia. The notary seal must be safeguarded by the notary in order to prevent forgeries and other misuse by other individuals. Note: Every District of Columbia notary public must display a NOTARY PUBLIC SIGN. Government notaries are exempted from this rule.
Record Journal
Required. Every notary public is required by law to keep a record of all official acts performed.
State Filing Fee
A $75 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
The applicant must show that he or she has the required knowledge of the powers, duties, and liabilities of a notary public by means of an oral examination. Notaries seeking reappointment are not required to take the examination again, unless the commission has been expired for one year or more.
Jurisdiction
District of Columbia.
Non-Residents
Permitted. Persons living in adjoining states and employed or doing business in the District of Columbia may apply. Such persons must meet the same qualifications as a District of Columbia resident.
Notary Commission Renewal
A notary public may apply 45 days before the expiration of the current commission by completing the renewal application form.

Become a New or Renewal Notary in District of Columbia

Step 1

Place your order for your Washington DC new or renewal notary bond package.

Online Ordering: Proceed back to the secure shopping store to complete your order.

Email, Fax or Mail Ordering:

New or Renewal Notary Bond Package Order Form (PDF)

Fax: 1-800-637-5992

Scan & Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com

Corporate Mailing:
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
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Step 2

Apply to become a new notary or to renew your notary commission at the Washington DC Secretary of State notary commissions website. Please follow the step-by-step directions to proceed with your notary commission process.

Washington DC Secretary of State Notary Commissions Website

Order your notary package by fax or mail

Complete the notary package order form and return it via fax or mail.

Download New or Renewal Order Form (564.47 KB)

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