oregon notary publicTo become a notary public in the State of Oregon, an individual must:

  • 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 in their office.);
  • 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
  • Pass the Secretary of State's Notary Examination

Application Process

  • 1. Meet Qualifications shown above;
  • 2. Complete training requirements – a mandatory 3-hour training course is required for all first-time Oregon Notary applicants, and prior Oregon Notaries renewing after commission expiration (Live Notary Public Education Seminars and Notary Public Web Tutorial & Exam are free);
  • 3. Complete the online Oregon Notary Application with exam;
  • 4. Mail or deliver application, exam, and non-refundable $40.00 fee (payable to "State of Oregon") to the address shown below.

For more information, please contact:

Secretary of State Corporation Division
Attn: Notary Section
255 Capitol Street NE Suite 151
Salem, OR 97310-1327
Phone: (503) 986-2200

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