Notary Public in Oregon
Browse 77 cities in Oregon to find a notary public near you.
Oregon notaries serve a 4-year commission. The Portland metro area has a very active real estate market and has embraced remote online notarization; mobile notaries are in high demand throughout the Willamette Valley and beyond, serving both urban clients and rural communities along the coast and in eastern Oregon where an in-person notary may be a long drive away. The fee cap is $10 per signature. Becoming an Oregon notary requires both training and a state exam, but no surety bond — an unusual combination, since most training-and-exam states also require a bond.
Is this notary really commissioned?
Anyone can claim to be a notary. Before you rely on one for an important document, it costs nothing to check that their commission is real, active, and hasn't expired.
Oregondoesn't offer a free public tool to look up an individual notary's commission status online. To verify one, contact the Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Section at sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/notary.aspx directly.
What you can legally be charged
As of July 2026, Oregon law caps the fee a notary can charge for a standard notarial act at $10 per notarization. A notary who charges more than the legal maximum for a standard act is breaking the law — you're entitled to ask what they charge before they begin.
What to expect
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID — the notary can't proceed without one.
- Your notary is required to record the transaction in a journal — expect to sign it and provide some basic details.
- Every document is marked with the notary's official stamp or seal, confirming the notarization is complete.
Remote Online Notarization
Oregon has adopted RON — documents can be notarized over a live video call.
Full RON details →For aspiring notaries
Becoming a notary in Oregon
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission term | 4 years |
| Surety bond | Not required |
| Training course | Required |
| State exam | Required |
Total cost to become a notary in Oregon typically runs $110–$135, covering the application, training, and supplies.
Full guide to becoming a notary →Sourced from the National Notary Association, verified July 2026. Confirm current requirements with the Oregon Secretary of State — Notary Section.