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District of Columbia Loan Signing Agent Requirements

Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in District of Columbia: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.

Commission Term
5 years
Max Fee
$5 per notarial act
Journal Required
No
Bond Required
No
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Mayor's Office

Key Facts for District of Columbia LSAs

  • ◆Commission term: 5 years
  • ◆$5 maximum fee per notarial act
  • ◆No surety bond required
  • ◆Journal optional
  • ◆RON authorized

Journal Requirements

Optional

Optional

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Authorized

RON authorized under DC Law 23-205

Acceptable Identification

  • Driver's license
  • State ID
  • Passport
  • Military ID

Acknowledgment Wording

Standard DC acknowledgment per DC Code § 42-141

E&O Insurance

E&O not required

Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification

No LSA certification required

Notary Commission Renewal

District of Columbia notary commissions are issued by the Mayor's Office. Commission term: 5 years.

https://os.dc.gov/notary ↗

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