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On May 20, 2025, at 5 p.m., the Self-Paced Online Notary Basics training was replaced with a new self-paced training. Any unfinished trainings prior to this time are unavailable, and trainees need to take the new training.
Notary Training has been updated. Be sure to read the instructions carefully.
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If you already have an account in the Workday Learning system, you will not need a new account for Notary Training. Simply select one of the Training Options below, sign in to Workday, and enroll or register as required. (A "my workday jobs" account is different than Workday Learning.)
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If you are new to the Workday Learning System, visit the
Creating a Workday Learning Account web page.
If you experience technical difficulties with Workday Learning, contact the Notary Team at
NotarySeminar.SOS@sos.oregon.gov. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
For first-time Oregon notary applicants and Oregon notaries who are applying for a new commission, whether or not their current commission has expired:
- A mandatory "Basics" training course is required along with the application, exam and filing fee.
- You can choose a training option from the resources listed below.
All notary trainings offered through the Secretary of State are free.
Notary Training Options
This training is available via your
Workday Learning account. (If you do not have one, use the instructions above to create it.) Use this link,
SOS - CORP - Notary Basics: Self-Paced Online Training, to sign in, then Enroll, Submit and Start the course.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
Resources to Assist with the Training
Upcoming Trainings
- August 6, 9am-1 p.m.
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September 10, 1-5 p.m.
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October 2, 1-5 p.m.
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November 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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December 3, 1-5 p.m.
Print out the practice sheets for the Basics webinar (link below) before the webinar begins.
This training is available via your
Workday Learning account. (If you do not have one, use the instructions above to create it.) Use this link,
SOS - CORP - Notary Basics - Instructor-led Webinar, to sign in, then Select an Offering by checking the box for the date and time that works for you.
Finally, click OK and Submit.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
Resources
Printable practice sheets
Locating your education identification number
Printing a Certificate in Workday
Upcoming Training
- July 25, 9-10 a.m.
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August 20, 3-4 p.m.
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September 26, 10-11 a.m.
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October 23, 3-4 p.m.
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November 21, 10-11 a.m.
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December 18, 10-11 a.m.
This training is available via your
Workday Learning account. (If you do not have one, use the instructions above to create it.) Use this link,
SOS - CORP - Advanced Notary - Instructor-led Webinar, to sign in, then Select an Offering by checking the box for the date and time that works for you.
Finally, click OK and Submit.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
Upcoming Trainings
- August 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Basement Conference Room, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97310
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September 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Basement Conference Room, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97310
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October 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Basement Conference Room, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97310
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November 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Basement Conference Room, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97310
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December 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Basement Conference Room, Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St. NE, Salem, OR 97310
This training is available via your
Workday Learning account. (If you do not have one, use the instructions above to create it.) Use this link,
SOS - CORP - Notary Basics - In-Person Training, to sign in, then Select an Offering by checking the box for the date and time that works for you.
Finally, click OK and Submit.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
Resources
Printable practice sheets
Locating your education identification number
Printing a Certificate in Workday
Upcoming Trainings
- August 1, 3-4 p.m.
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September 12, 10-11 a.m.
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October 28, 3-4 p.m.
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November 7, 10-11 a.m.
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December 12, 3-4 p.m.
Finally, click OK and Submit.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
This is required training before applying to perform remote online notarization. It does not in any way replace or substitute for basic notary training.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
Upcoming Training
- July 22, 3-4 p.m.
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August 14, 12-1 p.m.
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September 23, 3-4 p.m.
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October 7, 9-10 a.m.
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November 18, 3-4 p.m.
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December 16, 10-11 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: This course DOES NOT satisfy basic training requirements. Only the Notary Basics courses satisfy the requirement for renewing the notary commission.
This training is available via your
Workday Learning account. (If you do not have one, use the instructions above to create it.) Use this link,
SOS - CORP - Notary Refresher - Instructor-Led Webinar, to sign in, then Select an Offering by checking the box for the date and time that works for you.
Finally, click OK and Submit.
You will receive an email confirming course enrollment at your Workday Username email.
Upcoming
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July 31, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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August 29, 12-1 p.m.
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September 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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October 31, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
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December 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a course and DOES NOT satisfy basic training requirements. Only the Notary Basics courses satisfy the requirement for renewing the notary commission.
This is an informal opportunity for notaries to bring concerns, questions, and topics of interest to get answers and perspective from notary experts in the Secretary of State’s Corporation Division. Drop in anytime during the scheduled times. We will occasionally have invited experts to discuss issues and address your concerns.
Please register to attend via your
Workday Learning account. (If you do not have one, use the instructions above to create it.) Use this link,
SOS - CORP - Notary Virtual Open House, to sign in, then Select an Offering by checking the box for the date and time that works for you.
Finally, click OK and Submit.
You will receive an email confirming you have been “enrolled in a course” at your Workday Username email.
Again, this “course” is only an informal discussion, and does not satisfy basic training requirements.