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Notary News

2021 Spring and Summer Notary Webinar Schedule Now Available

Brush up your notary knowledge and get the answers to your questions by attending a live webinar for current and future notaries public. This is your chance to talk to the state agency that regulates notaries and also participate in lively discussions about procedures, best practices and notary law. 

The Basics class is a comprehensive and thorough examination of notary basics: purpose, responsibilities and liabilities of a notary; how to notarize; notary certificates and the notary journal. It is designed to help you pass the notary exam. Seasoned notaries are welcome to attend.

The Advanced class (CURRENT NOTARIES ONLY) addresses employee notary issues, notario and elder abuse fraud, journaling, witnesses, challenging notarial certificates, IPEN and RON notarizations, the steps to become a RON notary, among other topics. This seminar is only appropriate for experienced, commissioned notaries. It does not meet the training qualifications for a notary application.

Visit our Notary Public Webinar page to view a complete schedule of webinars and to register for a class.

Notary Education Online

Updated notary education videos are now available on the Notary Education Training Videos​ YouTube channel. If you need a refresher on a particular area of focus, check it out.

RON fees

The maximum fee for RON notarizations performed by a certified Oregon RON notary is $25.00. It has come to our attention that some RON platform providers are charging a higher fee for RON notarizations if the signer(s) are located outside the U.S. during the notarization. Because RON fees are set in the temporary statute adopted on June 30, 2020, (House Bill 4212) certified Oregon RON notaries are not permitted to charge more for notarizations performed outside of the U.S.  

Stay tuned for some exciting news regarding RON notarizations to be announced in the next several weeks!

Notary Tip – Renewing a Commission

When completing your application, the commission name shall consist of the applicant’s first personal name (first name), additional name(s) (middle name), and surname (family or last name), unless proven otherwise with satisfactory evidence per ORS 194.240(2)

Oregon Notary Public Guide

Refer to the updated Oregon Notary Public Guide. It covers laws and rules, Attorney General opinions, state policy, best practices and much more.