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Washington Loan Signing Agent Requirements

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

Commission Term
4 years
Max Fee
$10 per notarial act
Journal Required
Yes
Bond Required
Yes — $10,000
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Department of Licensing

Key Facts for Washington LSAs

  • ◆Commission term: 4 years
  • ◆$10 maximum fee per notarial act
  • ◆$10,000 surety bond required
  • ◆E&O insurance required by statute ($25,000 minimum) — unique requirement
  • ◆Sequential journal required — keep 10 years
  • ◆RON authorized

Journal Requirements

Required

Sequential journal required; keep for 10 years

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

Authorized

RON authorized

Acceptable Identification

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

Acknowledgment Wording

Standard Washington acknowledgment per RCW 64.08.010

E&O Insurance

E&O insurance required by state ($25,000 minimum)

Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification

No state LSA certification

Notary Commission Renewal

Washington notary commissions are issued by the Department of Licensing. Commission term: 4 years.

https://www.dol.wa.gov/notary ↗

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