Renew Your Notary Commission in District of Columbia
in Just a Few Easy Steps


Avoid the hassle of a lapsed notary commission. Renewing your District of Columbia notary commission with us is simple, fast, and affordable. Simply follow the steps outlined below to continue your notary work uninterrupted.

To renew your notary commission in District of Columbia, you must:

  • 1- Purchase a four-year, $5,000 District of Columbia notary bond. The cost of the bond is $25.

  • 2- Complete a notary renewal application within sixty days of your notary commission expiration date on the District of Columbia Secretary of State’s website.

  • 3- Mail the original signed notary renewal application, notarized oath of office, and the notary bond to the state along with a $43 processing fee.

  • 4- Purchase a District of Columbia notary stamp and a notary record book.

Everything You Need to Renew Your Notary Commission in District of Columbia


Only $71.95*
Includes a One-year Membership to AAN

Limited time offer - save up to 40% on notary supplies

This District of Columbia notary renewal package includes:
Five-year, $2,000 District of Columbia notary bond.
Five-year, $15,000 District of Columbia error & ommissions insurance policy included at no additional charge.
Notary course approved by the District of Columbia Secretary of State**
Trodat self-inking rectangular notary stamp
One-year membership to AAN
Four years of expert support
E-notary journal
Your Cost: Only $71.95*

* The District of Columbia Notary Renewal  Package I may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $19.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P103 on the order form. The District of Columbia Notary Renewal Package II may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $28.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P104 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 Renew Your Notary Commission in District of Columbia


  1. Order a four-year, $5,000 District of Columbia notary bond.

    During the notary renewal 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 renewal 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 $25.

  2. Complete and print your District of Columbia notary renewal application.

    Click here to start the web-based District of Columbia notary renewal 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 renewal application. The notary renewal application cannot be submitted online. You still need to print, sign, and mail the original renewal notary application to the Secretary of State.

  3. Mail your District of Columbia notary renewal application.

    Follow the steps below to complete the District of Columbia notary application process:

    1. Take the notary bond that you downloaded to a notary so he or she can administer the oath of office.
    2. Sign the notary application that you printed from the State's website.
    3. 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.

     

    Allow four to six weeks for the state to approve your application.

  4. 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! 

  5. 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.