Renew or update your license: Notaries public

Learn how to renew or update your notary public license.

Renew your license

You must renew your notary public license every 4 years
You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires
If your license expires, you can’t renew it and must apply for a new license

How to renew

Gather what you'll need

Your license number
Copy of your signed $10,000 surety bond
Payment for the renewal fee

Renew your license online

You'll get your license faster when you renew and pay online.

Renew your license by mail

Mail a completed Notary Public Commission Renewal Application, a copy of your surety bond, and a check or money order (payable to the Department of Licensing) for the renewal fee to:

Notary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3777
Seattle, 98124-3777

Update your license

Update your contact information

You can change your contact information online or by mail or email.

Update your contact information online

Update your contact information by email

Email us at notaries@dol.wa.gov with your changes and include the following:

Name, as it appears on your notary certificate
Date of birth
Previous address, phone, or email
New address, phone, or email

Update your contact information by mail

Send a letter with your changes to:

Notary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9027
Olympia, WA 98507-9027

Change your name on your notary certificate and stamp

You can change your name on your notary certificate and stamp online or by mail. Once we send you a new certificate, you can use it to order a new stamp or seal.

Change your name online

Get an electronic copy of your surety bond rider with your new name.

Change your name by mail

Mail a completed Notary Public Name Change Application and a copy of your surety bond rider with your new name to:

Notary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9027
Olympia, WA 98507-9027

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