Washington Mobile Notary Publics

Notaries in Washington are now, of course, required by law to keep a record, also known as a journal. However, the format can be electronic, as long as the log is password-protected (or some other means of user authentication). They also need to:

• Be tamper-evident;
• Be in a format that allows for backing up
• Be capable of providing copies of entries when necessary

Journal entries themselves will need to have the following information:

• The date and time of the notarization
• A description of the document
• The type of notarization
• The full name and address of the individual for whom the notarization was performed

And notaries must create these records when the actual notarial act is going on — not after.

To make things truly official, the Notary Public in Washington includes a seal on every document or “form”, as they’re better known. These certifications have their own forms and the seal impressions must appear on both physical as well as electronic notarial acts.

Notary publics in Washington can also perform online notarizations, which takes electronic signatures to the next level — whereas, prior to, you’d have to appear in person, now an individual’s identity can be verified via video/audio conferencing.