How to change your name or address: Notaries public

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Things to know

Notaries with an electronic records endorsement can now get a remote notary endorsement.

How to change your contact information

Online

Log in or sign up to change your information online.

By email or mail

Send us your:

Name, as it appears on your notary certificate
Date of birth
Previous address, phone, or email
New address, phone, or email

By email: notaries@dol.wa.gov

By mail:

Notary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9027
Olympia, WA 98507-9027

How to change your name on your notary certificate and stamp

You can change your name online or by mail. Once we send you a new certificate you can use it to order a new stamp or seal.

Online

Get an electronic copy of your surety bond rider with your new name.
Choose your method of payment for the $15 non-refundable fee:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank account information
- Billing code
Log in or sign up to change your name online.

By mail

Send us:

Your completed Notary Public Name Change Application.
A copy of your surety bond rider with your new name.
A check or money order for the $15 non-refundable fee, payable to "Department of Licensing."

Mail to:

Notary Public Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3777
Seattle, WA 98124-3777