Become a notary, update a commission record or access the notary toolkit.

Resources and Aids to Notarization

Notary Training Resources

This Notary Basics Webinar Presentation covers the commission application process, a notary public's responsibilities, and much more. This training is required prior to applying for a commission.

The Notary Advanced Webinar Presentation covers employee notary issues, notario and elder abuse fraud, journaling witnesses, challenging notarial certificates and electronic notarization and more. These webinars are only appropriate for experienced, commissioned notaries. They do not meet the training qualifications for a notary application and will not help you pass the exam.

Classes are discussion-based with time for questions. If it's been awhile since you took a notary class, brush up on the latest laws and practices by reviewing the Notary Public Guide or the Notary Basics Webinar Presentation before attending an advanced class.

The Notary Basics Refresher is a great way to refresh your notary skills with a review of the basics of notarization and some common mistakes that are made when notarizing.

The Apostille and Authentication Presentation covers what you need to know when a document is being sent out of the country and the importance of getting the process right.

Practice sheets for Instructor-led and in-person training

Notarization Aids

Duties and responsibilities of the notary public. This Notary Guide is a useful and important tool to assist you.

Reference guide with steps to follow before you notarize

Samples of notary certificates and their use.

Fees Oregon notary may charge

Documents that a Notary Public can notarize.

See the required Six Components of a Certificate.

See The Five Steps of a Properly Completed Notarization.

Apostilles and Authentications: What you need to know

Things to know about apostilles and apostille agents

Refusal of notary documents. These guidelines apply to documents that will not be accepted for apostilles or authentications.

Notarizing Non-English Documents and Translations

Information about how to identify false identifications.

Important things to know before applying for your notary commission. Requirements for Notary Commission Name and Signature

Tips for complying with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Notarizing for signers with physical or other challenges.

Sign up for Alerts

Receive Notary News by email

Sign up for Training

Notary Training

Notary Resources Video Series

Understand current issues in notary practice, or refresh your notary basics. Watch now

Legal Resources

Complaint Against a Notary
Information about the complaint process.

Laws and Rules
Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.

Professional Associations

American Association of Notaries

American Society of Notaries

National Notary Association