Oregon Notary - How to Become an Oregon Notary Public

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Be 18 years of age or older
Be a resident of the State of Oregon
- (You may also qualify if you are a resident of California, Idaho, Nevada, or Washington and carry on a trade or business or are regularly employed within the State of Oregon)
Be able to read and write the English language
Be of good moral character
Not have had a notary commission revoked for official misconduct during the previous 5 years
Complete a 3 hour Notary training course
- (not required for current Notaries with an active commission at the time the new application is received.)
Not have been convicted of a felony, or of a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary public, during the previous 10 years (see below)
Pass the Secretary of State's Notary Examination

Conviction of a Lesser Offense Incompatible with the Duties of a Notary Public - Defined
“Conviction of a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary public” as cited in ORS 194.166(4) and OAR 160-100-0610(67) shall mean having been convicted in any court of the State of Oregon or any other state or federal jurisdiction of one of the crimes listed below or any comparable crime:

Any misconduct identified of the notary offenses listed in ORS 194.990
Compounding a felony
Criminal impersonation
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the 2nd degree
Criminal simulation
False swearing
Falsifying business records
Forgery in the 2nd degree
Fraudulently obtaining a signature
Giving false information to police officer for a citation
Initiating a false report
Issuing a false financial statement
Misapplication of entrusted property
Misuse of confidential information
Obstructing governmental or judicial administration
Obtaining execution of documents by deception
Simulating legal process
Tampering with physical evidence
Tampering with public records
Unsworn falsification
Any other offense of a similar nature to the above listed crimes, which is incompatible with the duties of a notary public

Dustin Caldwell
Salem, OR 97304

Paula A Woodburn
Gold Beach, OR 97444

As a notary public in the State of Oregon, you have UNLIMITED financial liability on EVERY document you notarize. If you are a notary for your employer, your employer could also be held liable for your mistakes. All too often people take the office of Notary Public lightly, which is a huge mistake. The Mandatory Oregon 3 Hour Online Notary Course is the fastest and easiest way for you to learn what to do and what not to do and how to protect yourself as a notary. Whether you are a new or current notary public in Oregon, you should spend some time learning the laws. The cost of this course is much less expensive than just 1 hour consulting an attorney.

The Oregon Online Notary Course includes:

3+ Hours of Streaming Video (Requires Flash)

3 Months of Unlimited Online Access

Instant Access to Certificate of Education (PDF)

Oregon Notary Training Manual (PDF)

Oregon Notary State Handbook (PDF)

Oregon Notary Application (PDF)

Asset Protection Information

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In addition to notary training, we also offer OR Notary Supplies. Whether you need a new journal or stamp, or a new notary package, we have what you are looking for.

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First time notaries and expired notaries must take the Mandatory 3 Hour Oregon Notary Training Course
Fill out the application (included with course).
Complete the open-book, 20 question test attached to the application. 85% is passing.
Take oath of office before a notary and have the notary sign and seal the application.
Wait 2 weeks for processing.
When your paperwork arrives:
- Verify the information is correct.
- Send Certificate of Authorization to seal manufacturer (Order seals now if you haven't already done so)
- When you receive the seals, verify information is correct.
- Stamp a 100% legible impression of your seal on the Certificate of Authorization and mail to:
  Secretary of State Corporation Division
  Notary Section
  255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151
  Salem, OR 97310-1327
Once you have your journal and your effective date has come, then you can act as a notary in Oregon!

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