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$150 per person, up to 2hrs
Assumptions: you are eligible to be a notary public and you have studied/reviewed the Washington State DOL notary website and read the notary rules and training materials as instructed. We will recap, Q&A, hands-on practice, a final Q&A, then session ends.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
- Your laptop (to view training docs together)
- Your notary stamp, if you have one
- Pen/paper, highlighter
- ID for Notary Oath of Office (if needed)
- Your notary questions
NSA 101 Hands-on Practice:
- Identifying a signer,
- Confirming signer's competence, willingness, & understanding,
- Swearing/affirming a signer,
- Making notary journal entries, and
- Completing seven notarial certificates
Free Notary Public Training Materials
These are the foundation of basic NOTARY PUBLIC education in Washington. Every Washington notary public should already be familiar with the Washington Department of Licensing notary website, Washington Notary Public Guide, and the NNA Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility. These are free PDFs available online. I do not own them, but I do refer to them. You must review/study these materials before we meet for hands-on training. Write down your notary questions and bring with you.
WA DOL notary public website
review/study
- Review entire WA DOL notary website
- Watch WA's How to Apply and How to Perform Notarial Acts videos
- Read/study updated 2026 WA Notary Guide
- Apply to be a Notary
GAUGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE & COMFORT:
If you have prior knowledge, work experience, or training, maybe you don't need NSA 101 and that is fine and I wish you the best.
But State of Washington urges new notaries to seek training if you don't understand your role as a notary, how to identify signers, and/or how to correctly perform notarizations.
Notary law/rules change over time. Be sure to sign up for Washington DOL's Listserv to receive automatic email updates on potential rule changes.
NSA 101 TRAINING COVERS WET SIGNINGS ONLY. "Wet" means with ink pen & paper, face to face with documents and your signer physically in front of you. My training does not cover electronic notarizations nor Remote Online Notarizations (RON). Beginners should master wet signings first.
NNA's 10 Notary Public Guiding Principles:
- Serve the public honestly, fairly, impartially.
- Avoid conflicts of interest.
- Ensure the signer is competent and willing.
- Verify the identity of the signer.
- Perform duties with care and diligence.
- Keep records of notarial acts.
- Uphold the trust placed in them.
- Refuse to perform illegal or suspicious acts.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Stay informed on the law.