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Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division

Commission Application/Reapplication

Notary Commissions

You may need your education number, exam certificate ID number and/or current commission number.

When completing your application, the commission name will 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).

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.

I Want To:

Get Training

Steps to training:

  1. Choose "Get Training" on the Notary home page.

Take the Exam and Apply (Training Completed)

Steps to apply:

  1. Choose "Take the Exam and Apply (training completed)" on the Notary home page.
  2. Select the Education Training Provider.
  3. Enter your Education Training Number.

Important Tips

Each notarial commission is unique, and a new notarial commission number and expiration date are issued once your application is accepted - ORS 194.063(1)(2).

Finding Forms & Delivery Options

Select the notary public form you need, download it, then fax or mail it to the Corporation Division.



What's Next:

Once your application is approved, you will receive an oath of office by email. Please check your spam folder.

  • The oath of office must be notarized by a commissioned notary.
  • The signature on your oath of office with must match the signature on your identification (ex. Driver’s License).

Submit the oath of office by fax with a   credit card coversheet or mail with a check or money order.

  • The processing fee is $40 for each application.