How to Become a Notary Public in Oregon
Become a Notary or Reapply for a New Commission- Complete a training course. (If you are a reapplying notary with a current commission, the steps are the same but you do not need the educational training.)
- Meet the qualifications to be a Notary Public for the State of Oregon
- Submit your application.
- Pass the required online exam.
- Oath of Office.
- After the Oath has been processed you will receive an email from us which includes PDF copies of your Commission Certificate and the Certificate of Authorization.
- Print the Certificate of Authorization and take it to a vendor who makes rubber stamps. If you use an online vendor, it is permissible to email the PDF certificate. This certificate will contain the details of your commission, including your commission name, number and expiration date. The same certificate is used for electronic notarization technology.
- Once you have your stamp and have purchased your notary journal you are ready to notarize. Congratulations! (Please remember; if you have a current commission when you apply, you should wait until the effective date of your new commission to begin using the new stamp.)
Oregon Notary Supplies
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2018 ID Checking Guide, U.S. & Canada Edition
Driver's license and I.D. checking guide. A notary public should own a copy of the I.D. Checking Guide to use when verifying in- and out-of-state identification.$32.95$16.95 -
Select optionsQuick ViewMOJO: Modern Journal of Notarial Events
$15.95 – $18.95Keeping a notary journal is required by law in 16 states and strongly recommended in the rest.
A journal is an important chronicle of your notarial actions and can help protect you in the event of future legal proceedings. The Modern Journal meets all state requirements and contains room for nearly 500 entries, with multiple notarizations per entry. Other features include:
- 128 numbered heavy-weight pages
- tamper-proof binding and sewn construction
- time-saving checkboxes
- complete instructionsEvery attempt has been made to strike the perfect balance between quality and economy - we hope you'll agree.
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Select optionsQuick ViewClassic Journal of Notarial Events
$16.00 – $19.00Select optionsQuick View -
Oregon Notary Online Course
$999.00- State-Specific Notary Laws and Information
- 2.5 Hours+ of Streaming Video Instruction
- 12 Months of Unlimited Access
- Immediate access to Proof of Completion Certificate (PDF)
- Course forums to receive updates, ask questions and interact with other students
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Select optionsQuick ViewOregon Notary Stamp
$21.95 – $28.95Choose your desired Oregon notary stamp type below. Start by choosing the stamp type, then stamp color, then ink color. Not all notary stamps offer all options.
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Oregon Notary Requirements
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
Important Oregon Notary Links
Oregon State WebsiteOregon Notary Application
Oregon Apostilles
Oregon Notary Name Change
Oregon Notary Address Change
Oregon Notary Database
Oregon Notary Handbook
