The process to become a notary public takes about 45 - 60 days once the application is deemed sufficient. The non-refundable application fee for new and application renewals is $75. Notary Commissions in the District of Columbia are for five (5) year terms, beginning on the 1 st and 15 th of each month (except January 2 nd) and ending on the 14 th and last day of each month (except January 1 st). If applying for a dual commission, the applicant must both live in DC and have a primary place of business or employment in DC.Īll applicants to become a notary public for the first time or those who have not renewed their commission in over 12 months must attend an orientation session. For information regarding passports, go to:, or you may search the Internet for other providers.Īpplicants must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, residents of the District of Columbia (if applying for a residential commission), or maybe residents of other jurisdictions whose primary place of business or employment is located in the District of Columbia (if applying for a business or government commission). We commission individuals to become notaries public in the District of Columbia. The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA) Does Not Notarize Documents. See below for instructions and the link to the application.Īs of July 16, 2016, notaries do not need to submit annual reports with information on the last 3 months of notarial acts performed for that year. The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications now accepts applications to become a notary and to renew a commission online. ONCA does not send out reminder notices when you are renewing your commission. It shows when your application must be approved and then what your new Commission date will be. There is also a link that will show you when you must have your application approved in order to not have a lapse in your commission. How do I apply to become a notary or to renew my commission? There is a link below on this website.
NOTARIES UPDATE
We are working to implement this process and will update the web page as soon as it is finalized. Remote Notarizations are NOT permitted in the District of Columbia. As of March 30, 2023, the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications will begin accepting applications for those who wish to become an in-person electronic notary (IPEN).Applicants have sixty (60) business days to come to the ONCA office to take the oath of office. Office hours are from 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays. The process for renewing a commission is the same as applying for an original commission, except applicants for renewal do not have to attend an orientation session. The office commissions both new applicants and reappointments. The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA) approves and commissions individuals as DC notaries public.
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