Oregon Secretary of State

2026 West Coast Notary Conference

​​​​​​​​​Welcome to the 2026 West Coast Notary Conference

We're excited to welcome you to the 2026 West Coast Notary Conference - a premier event for notaries of all experience levels!

Whether you're just starting your journey or you're a seasoned professional, this conference is designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect you with leading experts in the notarial field.

Event Details

​Dates:
​Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, 2026

Location:
Salem Convention Center​
200 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97301

Quick Links

Notary Conference Registration   Registration is open now! Fee is $275 and includes lunch and dinner on August 13th and breakfast and lunch on August 14th.

Conference Agenda

Maps & Directions

The Grand Hotel offers rooms during the conference. 

Additional lodging available:

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn & Suites

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem​

FAQs

​No. While most of the seminars at the conference are geared toward notaries who hold a current commission, the Notary Basics training will be held over the course of the two-day conference. New and re-applying notaries can attend this training. NOTE: The training is broken into one-hour intervals. All four training courses must be completed.​​

​The maximum number of people attending the conference is set for 250. If you have missed the registration date and still wish to attend, please email us to ensure availability.​​

​Please check your calendar prior to paying for the conference to ensure your attendance. Refunds will not be issued once payment is received.​​

​The cost of the conference is for two days, including lunch both days and dinner on the first day.​​

​The conference is being held at the Salem Convention Center, which is attached to the Grand Hotel. The hotel has set aside 50 rooms for folks attending the Conference. The fee for the conference does not include a room. Guests will make their own reservation. We will have a link soon for reserving rooms at The Grand Hotel.

Below is a list of other hotel accommodations in Salem.
​https://www.travelsalem.com/stay/hotels-motels/​​

​If you are flying in from out of state, you may want to consider renting a car. The Conference is approximately 50 miles south of the Portland International Airport.

Parking is free for those staying at the Grand Hotel. Parking will be available at the conference center during conference hours. There is also parking available across the street from the conference center. See the link below for more information.

​https://salemmainstreetassociation.org/parking/​​

​Below is the link for restaurants in the Salem area. Please double-check websites for times, location and availability.

​https://www.travelsalem.com/eat-drink/​​

Sponsorship Intent Form

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our conference, please complete the Spon​sorship Intent Form​​.

Sponsors

Gold level sponsors

Waterlot logo Notary Guild Logo


Silver level sponsors

National Notary Association Logo



Bronze level sponsors

Logo for Attorney & Notary Supply IncAmeerican Association of Notaries logo



Product sponsors

The California League of Independent Notaries logo