How to Become a Notary in Oregon
Learn about Oregon notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Oregon law.
Oregon requires notary applicants to complete a state-approved training course and pass an examination administered by the Secretary of State's office before commissioning. Notary Mentor is a supplementary study resource only and does not fulfill the state-mandated education and examination requirement.
Oregon Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Oregon.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
Under ORS § 194.300, Oregon notaries are required to maintain a journal of notarial acts in a tamper-evident format, either bound paper or electronic. Each entry must include the date and time of the ...
Fees & Seals
Under ORS § 194.310, the maximum fee an Oregon notary may charge is $10.00 per notarial act for traditional notarizations and $25.00 for remote online notarizations. The notary's stamp must include th...
Key Topics Covered for Oregon
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Acknowledgments
Under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) § 194.215 et seq., a notary taking an acknowledgment must determine that the person appearing is the signer and that the person acknowledges vol...
Journals & Records
Under ORS § 194.300, Oregon notaries are required to maintain a journal of notarial acts in a tamper-evident format, either bound paper or electronic. Each entry must include the d...
Identity Verification
Under ORS § 194.240, a notary must identify a signer through personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of identity. Satisfactory evidence includes a current government-issued ID ...
RON Specifics
Oregon enacted remote online notarization provisions under ORS § 194.370 et seq. Notaries must be commissioned in Oregon and must register with the Secretary of State as a remote o...
Prohibited Acts
Under ORS § 194.305, Oregon notaries are prohibited from: performing a notarial act if the notary has a financial or beneficial interest in the transaction; notarizing the notary's...
Fees & Seals
Under ORS § 194.310, the maximum fee an Oregon notary may charge is $10.00 per notarial act for traditional notarizations and $25.00 for remote online notarizations. The notary's s...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Oregon
Mistakes that Oregon notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to complete the mandatory state-approved training course and examination before applying for a commission.
Not maintaining a journal in a tamper-evident format or failing to retain it for the required ten-year period.
Using the term 'Notario Publico' in advertising, which is prohibited under ORS § 194.305.
Performing RON without registering with the Secretary of State as a remote online notary.
Charging fees exceeding the $10.00 maximum for traditional acts or $25.00 for RON acts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Oregon.
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