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Oregon Notary Commission Overview

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How to Become a Notary Public in Oregon

How to Become an Oregon Notary Public Step-by-Step Guide

1. Meet your state's qualifications (see below).

2. Complete the state-required training course. If you are a renewing notary, you can skip this step. For more information, click here.

3. Pass the Oregon notary exam. The exam is based on material in the training course and the Oregon Notary Public Guide.

4. Complete the Oregon Notary Commission Application. The quickest way to submit your application is online.

5. When you submit your application, a criminal background check will be performed.

6. Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with your oath of office.

7. Print the oath of office and sign it in the presence of a notary public. 

8. Submit your completed oath of office and the $40 fee to the Secretary of State.

9. Once your oath of office is filed, you will receive an email with your Certificate of Authorization and your Commission Certificate.

10. Buy your Oregon notary stamp and notary journal. Submit your Certificate of Authorization to the stamp manufacturer (that's us!).

Congratulations! You are now an Oregon notary public!

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Commission Term: 4 years
Minimum Age: 18 years old
Residency: Resident or Employee
Stamp/Seal: Required
Journal: Required
Application Fee: $40
Eligibility: Never had a notary public commission revoked during the 10-year period preceding the application date.
Other: Be able to read and write English, background check and revocation search

Address:
255 Capitol St. NE
Suite 151
Salem, OR 97310-1327
Phone: (503) 986-2200
Email: Corporation.Division@state.or.us

State Requirements:

    1. Be 18 years of age or older.
    2. Be a resident of Oregon or have a place of employment or practice in this state.
    3. Be able to read and write English.
    4. Not have had a notary public commission revoked during the 10 year period preceding the date of application.
    5. Complete a notary training course within the last 6 months. (Not required of current Oregon notaries with an active commission at the time the new application is received in our office).
    6. Not have been convicted of a felony or of any crime involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit during the 10-year period preceding the date of application. (A background check is conducted on all applications for a notary public commission.)
    7. Not have been convicted of acting as or otherwise impersonating a notary public, obstructing governmental or judicial administration or engaging in the unlawful practice of law.
    8. Not have been found by a court to have practiced law without a license or engaged in an unlawful trade practice.
    9. Pass the Secretary of State’s Notary Public examination.