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| More About District of Columbia Notaries |
Eligibility |
| Minimum Age: |
18 years of age |
| Minimum Residency: |
Not required |
| Exam: |
Must pass exam |
| Endorsement: |
Three letters of reference from non-relatives |
| Other Requirements: |
A letter from applicant or employer |
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Application and Bond Filing Procedures |
Call the NNA at 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) if you have any questions during this process.- Order your Complete Notary Supply Package – which includes your State-required Notary Bond.*
- Submit your Notary Public Application and Notary Exam to the Office of the Secretary, enclosing your State application fees.
- Receive your State-issued Notary Surety Bond Form (within 4 to 6 weeks).
- Forward your ORIGINAL Notary Surety Bond Form to the NNA for processing.
- We will mail your activated Notary Bond to you via First Class mail.
- File your Notary Bond with the County Clerk.
Pennsylvania Bonds and E&O policies underwritten by Nations Bonding Company, Austin, Texas (a subsidiary of Merchants Bonding Company [Mutual]); all other Bonds and E&O policies underwritten by Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), Des Moines, Iowa. Agent for all Bonds and E&O policies is NNA Insurance Services, Inc. All rates subject to change without notice. Commission number and commission effective and expiration dates required prior to E&O insurance activation.
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Application Materials |
| Contact Secretary of State: |
Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia
Notary Commission & Authentications Section
441 4th St., N.W. Room 810S
Washington, D.C. 20001
1-202-727-3117 |
| On the Web: |
www.os.dc.gov/os/cwp/view,a,1207,q,522462,osNav,%7C31376%7C.asp |
| Contact the NNA: |
National Notary Association
9350 De Soto Ave.
P.O. Box 2402
Chatsworth, CA 91313-2402
Phone: 1-800-876-6827 |
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Notary Provisions |
| Term: |
Five years |
| State Filing Fee: |
$50.00 |
| Bond Required: |
$2,000 |
| Seal Required: |
Embosser |
| Jurisdiction: |
District of Columbia |
| Journal: |
Required |
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Live and Online Notary Training |
| NNA educational programs are available at your convenience, whether you choose a live seminar or an online course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of Notary practices and procedures. Plus, you’ll learn time-saving tips to help you do your new job quickly and correctly.
View District of Columbia Notary Training Options
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Complete District of Columbia Notary Supply Packages |
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Our Complete Notary Supply Packages include everything you need to go to work right away! With every supply package, you save up to 30% off of regular retail prices, plus you receive a FREE NNA Membership — a $52 value!
Complete Notary supply packages available at same net savings without bond and/or errors and omissions insurance purchase. Call 1-800-876-6827 for pricing order information.
Order Online Now
or
Call Toll-Free at 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827)
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Guide to Notary Fees |
| Acknowledgments: |
$2.00 |
| Jurats: |
$2.00 |
| Oaths & Affirmations: |
$2.00 |
| Notary-Certified Copies: |
Act not allowed |
| Proofs: |
$2.00 |
| Additional Information: |
Government-employed Notaries may not charge; any other notarial act: $2.00 |
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