Notary Public Services


The purpose of a Notary Public is to detect and deter fraud by serving as an impartial witness to a legal proceeding. Notaries make sure that the person signing a document knows what is being signed, understands the action being taken, and is the person whose signature is on the document.

Notary Public Guide
A comprehensive guide to help answer your notarial questions.

Notary Search
Do you need something notarized? Locate a notary public in your area.

Notary Commission
Step by step instruction on the notary commissioning process.

Training for Notaries
Free online education and exam that meets the legal educational requirement for notaries.

Notary Vendors
Information about (and for) education providers and companies making notary public seals.

Forms & Fees
For Oregon notaries. Fees that a Notary can charge.

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

Authentications & Apostilles
When a notarized document needs to go out of the country, you might need one of these.

Resources & Aids to Notarization
Information about the Notary Complaint process, laws & rules, and more.

Notary Fast Answers (FAQ)
Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions.

Laws and Rules
Access Oregon Laws and Rules administered by the Corporation Division

Contact Corporation Division

Open 8 AM - 5 PM, Mon - Fri
(503) 986-2200
corporation.division@state.or.us
255 Capitol St NE, Ste 151
Salem, OR 97310-1327