Your One-Stop Shop to Become a Notary in District of Columbia
The American Association of Notaries offers a simple step-by-step guide to become a District of Columbia notary. With our help, becoming a District of Columbia notary is easy and hassle-free.
To become a notary in District of Columbia, you must:
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1- Be 18 years of age or older.
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2- Be a citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States.
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3- Be a resident of District of Columbia for income tax purposes and claim your District of Columbia residence as your primary residence on state and federal tax returns.
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4- Be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
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5- Not be disqualified to receive a commission under section ARS §41-271.
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6- Keep as a reference a District of Columbia notary manual approved by the Secretary of State. Click here to download the notary manual.
Steps to Become a Notary in District of Columbia
Step 1- Order a four-year, $5,000 District of Columbia notary bond
You can order the notary bond before starting the notary application. You will be asked to enter the bond number, bonding company name, and the effective and expiration dates of the bond while completing the notary application on the Secretary of State’s website. Click here to purchase a notary bond.
Step 2- Complete a District of Columbia notary application
All notary applicants are required to complete a notary application on the Secretary of State's website. Even though the application is completed online, you are required to print it and mail it to the state along with the processing fee. Click here to start a District of Columbia notary application.
Step 3- Mail the notary forms and processing fee to the State
Mail the original, signed notary application, the notary bond, notarized oath of office, and a $43 processing fee to the Secretary of State's office. It takes around four to six weeks for the State to approve the application.
Step 4- Order District of Columbia notary supplies
Once approved as a District of Columbia notary, you need to order a District of Columbia notary stamp and a record book to perform notarial acts. Click here to order a District of Columbia notary stamp and notary record book.
Step 5- Email us a copy of your notary commission certificate.
Fax or email a copy of your District of Columbia notary commission certificate so we can prepare and ship your District of Columbia notary stamp, record book, and any additional notary supplies you ordered.
Everything You Need to Become a Notary in District of Columbia
Includes a One-year Membership to AAN
Limited time offer - save up to 40% on notary supplies
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Five-year, $2,000 District of Columbia notary bond. | |
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Five-year, $15,000 District of Columbia error & ommissions insurance policy included at no additional charge. | |
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Notary course approved by the District of Columbia Secretary of State** | |
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Trodat self-inking rectangular notary stamp | |
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District of Columbia notary journal | |
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One-year membership to AAN | |
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Four years of expert support | |
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E-notary journal | |
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Your Cost:
Only $80.95*
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* The District of Columbia Notary Value Package I may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $33.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P101 on the order form. The District of Columbia Notary Value Package II may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $40.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P102 on the order form. The District of Columbia four-year, $5,000 notary bond may also be purchased separately for $25.00. Discounts and savings apply only to supplies. Prices do not include taxes.
**Required by law.
How to Become a Notary in District of Columbia
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Order a four-year, $5,000 District of Columbia notary bond.
During the notary application process on the District of Columbia Secretary of State's website, you will be asked to enter the notary bond number, the bonding company name, and the notary bond issue date and effective date. We will provide you with the notary bond information you need to complete the notary application on the State's website. Save time! No need to wait for days to receive your District of Columbia notary bond. You can now order and download the notary bond instantly upon checkout. The cost of the notary bond is only $25.
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Complete the District of Columbia notary application.
Click here to start the District of Columbia notary application process on the District of Columbia Secretary of State's website. Then click on the "Start" button and select the option "Yes, I already have a $5,000 bond and am ready to complete my application”. The application wizard will then guide you step by step in completing the District of Columbia notary application. The notary application cannot be submitted online. You still need to print, sign, and mail the original notary application to the Secretary of State.
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Mail your District of Columbia notary forms.
Follow the steps below to complete the District of Columbia notary application process:
- Take the notary bond that you downloaded to a notary so he or she can administer the oath of office.
- Sign the notary application that you printed from the State's website.
- Mail the signed notary application, the notary bond, notarized oath of office form and the $43 processing fee to the District of Columbia Secretary of State.
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Order your District of Columbia notary supplies.
Save up to 40% on the same District of Columbia notary supplies that you may find somewhere else plus receive a free one-year membership in the American Association of Notaries at no additional cost (a $19 value). We offer only the highest-quality products, which comply with all District of Columbia legal requirements for notaries. All our District of Columbia notary stamps are manufactured in-house, and we stand behind them 100%. All our notary supplies come with a LIFETIME REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE – no questions asked!
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Receive your notary supplies.
In order for us to prepare and ship your District of Columbia notary supplies, please email us a copy of your notary commission certificate to sales@usnotaries.com or fax it to 713-649-0011.
District of Columbia notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, the American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company (established 1900). Kal Tabbara is a licensed insurance agent in District of Columbia.