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Notary Public Services

Measure 67 increases fees for Notary commission applications.

News: Find out about new laws, rules, & other announcements that may apply to you.

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Stay informed on important changes that impact Oregon notaries! Due to budget reductions, the Secretary of State Corporation Division will no longer use postcards to notify Oregon notaries of important changes in laws and rules. Oregon notaries should subscribe to NOTARYNEWS, our free email subscription service, to get updates on Oregon notary law, rules, and procedures.

Due to budget limitations, the Corporation Division will no longer send courtesy commission
renewal notices prior to the commission expiration. Notaries are responsible for tracking and
renewing their own commission. ~ Renewal applications received after the commission expiration
are subject to the 3-hour mandatory training requirement in ORS 194.

Oregon has two new laws 2009 HB 2085 and 2009 HB 2090 that affect notaries and notarizations,
starting on January 1, 2010. See Notary News for more information.

Becoming a Notary & Maintaining Your Commission
Becoming a Notary Step by step instruction on the notary commissioning process.	Live Notary Public Education Seminars Interested in becoming a Notary Public? Try one of our seminars in your area.
Notary Qualification What does it take to be a notary public in Oregon?	Notary Seminar Location Information Driving directions, parking information, and special information about venue locations.
Maintaining/Renewing Your Notary Commission Make sure your notary information is up to date; it's the law.	Notary Public Web Tutorial & Exam Free online education and exam that meets the legal educational requirement for notaries.
Forms & Fees For Oregon notaries.	Oregon Notary Public Education Providers List Approved companies providing notary education courses that meet the requirements of the law.
Notary News Stay informed on important updates and changes in Notary laws and rules.

Aids to Notarization
Notary Public Guide The latest edition of the official manual for Oregon Notaries Public.	Complaint Against a Notary? Information about the Complaint process.
Fifteen Steps to a Proper Notarization 15-step checklist will avert the most common pitfalls that result in legal problems.	Laws & Rules Oregon Revised Statutes & Oregon Administrative Rules.
Notary Certificates Samples of Notary Certificates and their use.	Schedule of Fees Fees that a Notary can charge.
Credible Witness How to use a credible witness to identify a signer when acceptable ID is not available.	Notary FAQ's Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions.

Authenticating Documents
Apostille & Authentications When a notarized document needs to go out of the country, you might need one of these.	Apostilles & Authentication brochure A PDF document suitable for printing and ready reference.
Authenticating A PDF document about authenticating Oregon Notarization Vital Records & Diploma / Transcripts.	U.S. Department of State, Authentications A very informative site covering apostilles, certification of documents by the federal government.
The ABCs of Apostilles An FAQ on apostilles from the Hague Conference, the international body in charge of this program.

Resources
Find an Oregon Notary Public Do you need something notarized? Locate a notary public in your area.	American Society of Notaries One of the national voluntary notary member associations.
Notary Seminar Location Information Driving directions, parking information, and special information about venue locations.	National Notary Association One of the national voluntary notary member associations.

Notary Vendors
Interested in becoming certified as a provider? Instruct the public on how to become a Notary for the State of Oregon.	Notary Public Seal Vendor Instructions to companies making notary public seals.