The Department of Licensing has released additional information on the upcoming changes to the new temporary permit paper for the DRIVES (e-Permit) System in July. Some of the answers are based on feedback and questions by dealers at our recent Chapter Meetings which we provided to the Department of Licensing.
King County
Pierce County
Snohomish County
REMOTE NOTARIZATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
CAMERA AND MICROPHONE ARE REQUIRED FOR REMOTE NOTARIZATION APPOINTMENTS.
Example: Off-site location is 35 miles (35 x 0.625 = $21.875) + $10 Notary fee making a total of $31.875 ($31.88)
The Notary and signer must agree on the amount in advance. Travel fees are neither required or specified by law and is separate from notarial fees listed above.
*$10 fee is the Notary fee only.
I AM NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
I AM NOT LEGALLY ALLOWED TO PROVIDE ADVICE ON ANY LEGAL MATTERS, PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON ANY DOCUMENTS, DRAFT LEGAL RECORDS, OR CHARGE A FEE FOR ANY OF THE MENTIONED LEGAL ACTIVITIES.
CAN YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DOCUMENT(S) I NEED NOTARIZED?
No, I am not legally allowed to provide any advice or explanations. You must talk with your attorney or contact the entity that provided the documents.
DO YOU TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTIES OTHER THAN THE ONES LISTED?
It will depend on my travel schedule. Please call or email to check for availability.
I AM A MEMBER OF WSIADA. IS NOTARIZATION INCLUDED IN MY MEMBERSHIP?
Yes, if you are an active WSIADA WA dealer, Notarization is included in your membership. However, travel fees are not included in the membership.
IS A CAMERA REQUIRED FOR REMOTE NOTARIZATION?
Yes. If you don't have a camera, please ensure you can set one up by appointment. If you cannot, I cannot move forward with the notarization process.
HOW ARE REMOTE NOTARY APPOINTMENTS MADE?
I used Zoom for video calls and DocuSign for electronic signing
CAN YOU NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS REGARDING LOANS AND REAL ESTATE?
No, you will need to contact a signing agent (ask your realtor or bank agent for information on signing agents)
WHAT IS THE NOTARY FEE?
$10 for each service.
Maximum Notary fees are specified in WAC 308-30-220
(https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=308-30-220)
