Oregon Notary Guide is a comprehensive guide to notary public services in the state of Oregon. This guide provides detailed information about the qualifications, duties, and requirements of Oregon notaries, as well as information on how to become a notary. It also provides information on procedures and best practices for notarizing documents, and explains how to obtain a notary commission and renew it. Oregon Notary Guide is available in two formats: an online version and a printed version. The online version is updated regularly and features a searchable database of frequently asked questions, while the printed version is available for purchase from the Oregon Secretary of State’s office. Additionally, the Oregon Secretary of State’s office provides free notary training and certification courses.
Oregon Notary Guide
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North Dakota, Oregon and West Virginia prohibit notarizing for spouses only, though all of these states also recommend against notarizing for other family members. A Pennsylvania Notary may not notarize signatures on documents that the Notary's spouse has a direct or pecuniary interest in.
Notary Qualification 18 years of age or older. Resident of Oregon or have a place of employment or practice in this state. Able to read and write English. Never had a notary public commission revoked during the 10-year period preceding the application date. Completed a notary training course within the last 6 months.
A driver's license or ID card issued by any state. United States military ID card; ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe; or a document issued by the federal, state, county, or local govt. All must contain the person's photo and signature.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
A notary public is commissioned by the State of Oregon to provide a service to the public. The law does not state that notaries MUST serve the public, but if service is refused without just cause, the notary public and their employer could face a civil law suit.
OAR 160-100-0400(2) In ance with ORS 194.400(2)(a)(b) and 194.400(3), a notary may also charge for traveling to perform a notarial act. OAR 160-100-0400(3) A notary public performing a remote online notarization shall not charge, attempt to charge, or receive a notary fee that is more than $25 per notarial act.
An Oregon notary public stamp must be photographically reproducible and used with black ink for every transaction. The embossing seal can be used in conjunction with but cannot replace the ink stamp image because it does not meet the above requirement.
A notary public shall not charge, attempt to charge, or receive a notary fee that is more than: $10 for taking an acknowledgement. $10 for taking a verification upon a oath or affirmation. $10 for certifying a copy of a document.