July 17, 2006—For Immediate Release

DOL seeking input on proposed notary public fee increase

OLYMPIA—The Department of Licensing is seeking written public comments on a proposal to allow notaries public to increase the fees they charge for their services.

State law currently limits the fee a notary public can charge to $5 for each notarial act, a limit established in 1985. The proposed fee is a maximum of $10 for each notarial act, plus mileage and copying costs.

Please send your comments by August 10, 2006 to:

DOL/Notaries
PO Box 9027
Olympia WA 98507-9027

Comments also can be sent via email to intnotarie@dol.wa.gov.