Oregon Secretary of State — Corporation Division, Notary Public handles the verified commission route. The captured fee basis is $40 application fee, the term is 4 years, and the bond rule is No surety bond required.
Oregon notary fee, term, bond, and authority
- Responsible authority
- Oregon Secretary of State — Corporation Division, Notary Public
- Application fee
- $40 application fee
- Commission term
- 4 years
- Bond requirement
- No surety bond required
- Training or exam
- Complete the state Notary Basics course and pass the examination
- Official source
- https://sos.oregon.gov/business/notary/pages/commission-application-reapplication.aspx ↗
- Jurisdiction
- Oregon (OR)
Who can apply for a Oregon notary commission
Be at least 18, reside or maintain a place of employment or practice in Oregon, and meet statutory language and commission requirements.
How to apply
Review the current official requirements
Open the verified public source and confirm the correct commission category, application window, fee, and supporting documents.
Complete required education, exam, or background steps
Complete the state Notary Basics course and pass the examination.
Prepare the bond and application package
No surety bond required. Obtain any required seal, oath, identification, endorsements, or county paperwork only after confirming the official instructions.
Submit through the correct authority
Complete training and exam, submit the online application, and file the oath form.
Important conditions and exceptions
Bond premiums, education, examination, fingerprinting, background checks, county recording, seals, journals, technology providers, and shipping can be separate. The official authority—not this website—determines eligibility and whether an application is complete.
Traditional, electronic, and remote notarization are not always the same commission
This page maps the standard public commission route. Electronic or remote online notarization may require a current traditional commission, separate registration or endorsement, approved technology, identity proofing, recording retention, and additional fees. Use the official source before offering remote services.
Source verification
Authority, fee, term, bond, training, and exception claims are mapped to the identified public source.
- Oregon Secretary of State — Corporation Division, Notary PublicOfficial application, commission, or handbook sourceOpen official source ↗
- National Association of Secretaries of StateNationwide notary authority directorynass.org ↗
Oregon notary commission answers
Who commissions notaries in Oregon?
Oregon Secretary of State — Corporation Division, Notary Public.
How much is the Oregon notary application?
$40 application fee.
How long does a Oregon notary commission last?
4 years.
Does Oregon require a notary bond?
No surety bond required.
Is training or an exam required in Oregon?
Complete the state Notary Basics course and pass the examination.
Can SecretaryOfStateUSA.com issue a Oregon notary commission?
No. This private directory does not accept applications, issue commissions, sell bonds, or provide legal advice.