How to Become a Notary in District of Columbia

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Minimum Age

Residency Required

Yes

Education Required

Yes

Exam Required

Yes

Background Check

No background check is required

Bond Requirement

Yes

Commission Term

4 years

Journal Required

Yes

Stamp Requirement

Yes

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Steps to Become a Notary in District of Columbia

  • Education: Yes, must complete an approved training course.
  • Exam: Yes, an exam is required
  • Background Check: No background check is required
  • Bond: Yes, a $2,000 bond is required
  • Applictation: Yes, application and a fee required
  • Order Supplies: Stamp Required

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District of Columbia Secretary of State

Notary Public Section

District of Columbia notaries public are appointed by the D.C. Mayor; however, the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications approves and commissions applicants as District of Columbia notaries public. The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications is a division of the Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia.
  • Office of the Secretary Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications
  • "441 4th Street, NW Suite 810 South"
  • Washington
  • D.C.
  • 20001
  • (202) 727-3117
Always Verify the Information with your State’s Official Notary Licensing Agency.

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