Law Changes and Service Revisions | WA Secretary of State

ALERT: See below for information regarding deceptive phone calls, emails, or mailed letters demanding fees. [POSTED DATE 11/21/2024]

AVISO: Por favor lea a continuación para información acerca de las falsas llamadas telefónicas, correos electrónicos, o cartas enviadas por correo postal, exigiendo pagos monetarios. [POSTED DATE 11/21/2024]

Under new laws of 2016, the Secretary of State will not certify or attest to the signature of a notary public on a document:

Regarding allegiance to a government or jurisdiction;
Relating to the relinquishment or renunciation of citizenship, sovereignty, military status, or world service authority; or
Setting forth or implying a claim of immunity from the laws of jurisdictions within Washington, immunity from the laws of the State of Washington, or immunity from Federal Law.

Authenticity or certification of signatures - Attestation. RCW 43.07.032

Important Reminder:

Documents must be notarized prior to their request for apostille or certification
Los documentos deben ser notariados antes de su solicitud de apostilla o certificación
Link to notary guidelines RCW 42.44.100

Disclaimer

Certificates are not valid for use anywhere within the United States of America, its territories or possessions.