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Notary signing services in Washington
Signings we coordinate in Washington
For title and escrow teams: purchase closings, refinances, HELOCs, reverse mortgages and seller packages for signers in Washington. For law firms: trust documents, powers of attorney, advance directives, affidavits and deeds, coordinated according to your firm's instructions.
Appointments can be arranged at a signer's home, workplace or another agreed location, including hospitals and care facilities when available and appropriate. Notaries follow your document return instructions.
Washington notarization considerations
Notarial acts performed in Washington are governed by Washington law. Points to confirm before a signing include acceptable signer identification, the required notarial certificate wording, journal requirements, permitted fees, whether remote online notarization is allowed, and any witness formalities for estate documents.
Confirm current requirements with the Washington Secretary of State or notary commissioning authority and your own counsel. On Time Notary and its notaries do not provide legal advice.
Washington signing FAQs
Can I order a signing for a signer in Washington?
Yes. Active corporate clients can request signings for signers located in Washington through our ordering portal. We'll tell you promptly if we can't fill an assignment as requested.
Does Washington allow remote online notarization?
Rules on remote online notarization differ by state and can change. Check with the Washington commissioning authority and your counsel before relying on it for a specific document.
Are attorneys required at real estate closings in Washington?
Some states require attorney involvement in parts of a real estate closing. Confirm Washington's current requirements with your underwriter or counsel; our notaries don't act as attorneys.
Can you provide witnesses in Washington?
Witnessing is separate from notarization. Include your witness requirements with the order and we'll confirm what we can coordinate for that appointment.