Washington State · Notary Search
People searching for a Washington State notary usually want two things: proof that the notary is actively commissioned, and a fast way to hire one. This guide covers both — how to run the official DOL notary search, what the record should show, and where to book a verified WA notary once you're ready.
We help users understand how to verify notary status and find notary public services. For official commission status, always confirm with the state notary commissioning office.
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WA DOL
Regulator
4 years
Commission term
$15 / act
Fee cap
Allowed since 2020
RON
Official lookup
Washington is one of the few states where the notary program is run by the Department of Licensing (DOL) — not the Secretary of State. Official commission verification should always be done through the DOL's public notary search. Third-party directories (including this one) are convenient starting points, but the DOL record is the authoritative source for status, expiration, and endorsements.
If a notary is not found, or the commission is expired or suspended, do not proceed. Documents notarized by an unauthorized WA notary can be rejected by title companies, banks, and courts.
Use the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) notary search at dol.wa.gov. Unlike most states, Washington's notary program is run by the DOL, not the Secretary of State.
You can search by the notary's last name, commission number, or county. Results show the commission status, expiration, and any endorsements including remote online notarization (RON).
Four years. The expiration date is shown in the DOL search results — always confirm it's after your document's signing date.
Yes. Since 2020, WA notaries can add a RON endorsement (via RCW 42.45) allowing notarizations by two-way audio-video.
They're either not commissioned in Washington, expired, or under suspension. Do not proceed until you can verify an active commission.
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Disclaimer: NotaSealPros is a directory that helps you find notary services. We are not a government agency and do not commission notaries. Always verify official notary commission status with the appropriate state authority (Secretary of State or Department of Licensing) before finalizing any notarization.