District of Columbia Notary Handbook
NOTARY COMMISSIONS AND AUTHENTICATIONS SECTION
After successful completion of testing applicants will receive information through the mail concerning
the requirements for obtaining a District of Columbia notary bond, purchasing the embosser seal and the
cost for obtaining a District of Columbia Notary Public Commission. Applicants are responsible for securing their notary bond and for the purchase of an embosser seal.
District of Columbia Notary Law
Each notary public shall provide a notarial seal with which he shall authenticate all his official acts.
Each notary public shall file his signature and deposit an impression of his official seal with the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designated agent, and the Mayor or his designated agent may certify to the authenticity of the signature and official seal of the notary public.
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