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District of Columbia
Notary Public

Get your state required bond, supplies and expert Notary support with our all-inclusive District of Columbia Notary packages.

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All state-required items included.Each DC Notary package includes your bond, seal embosser, journal and jurat stamp.

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Limit financial liability. Notary Errors & Omissions insurance helps protect you from covered claims related to unintentional notarial mistakes.

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Support when you need it. Our NNA® Hotline is available to you throughout your 5-year commission term for support on unfamiliar documents or tricky situations.

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Washington D.C. Notary Packages

Choose Your Washington D.C. Notary Package

STATE REQUIRED

Complete

$392

Standard

$271

Basic

$238

District of Columbia Bond $2,000 for 5 years
included in featured package
Hand-Held Notary Seal Embosser - Gray
included in featured package
Embossment Inker
included in featured package
Basic Journal with Privacy Guard
included in featured package
Jurat Stamp
included in featured package
NNA RECOMMENDED
5 Year Hotline Subscription
included in complete package
DC $25,000 5-Years E&O Insurance
included in complete package
DC $25,000 1-Year E&O Insurance
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The NNA Hotline delivers real-time guidance from experienced professionals.
Navigate unfamiliar or tricky notarizations with confidence. (Included in every package.)

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What to know when applying to become a District of Columbia Notary Pubic

  • Confirm your eligibility. You must be at least 18 years old; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; a DC resident or have a primary place of employment or practice in DC; not be disqualified from receiving a commission under Section 23; and meet any additional qualifications established by rules issued by the Mayor.
  • Complete the required orientation. All applicants must attend a mandatory orientation within three weeks of submitting the application. The session covers DC notarial laws and regulations outlined in the Notary Public Handbook.
  • Submit your application. Apply through the Office of the Secretary’s website, including your letter of request and two character references, and pay the $75 application fee.
  • Use required tools. Washington, DC Notaries must use a Notary seal embosser and maintain a Notary journal for every notarization performed
  • Allow time for processing. The Mayor, through the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (not the NNA), is the commissioning authority. Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks.
  • Learn more. See our detailed overview for step-by-step guidance on becoming a Notary Public in the District of Columbia.

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Bonds and E&O policies are issued by Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual). NNA Insurance Services, LLC (California License #0668915) is the agent for all bonds and policies. The coverage under any issued policy will be determined solely by that policy’s terms and conditions, regardless of anything stated here to the contrary. Your commission number, if applicable, and the dates your commission starts and ends are required to activate your policy.

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