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Law Changes and Service Revisions
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 42.45.130
Short form Certificates RCW 42.43.140
Disclaimer
Certificates are not valid for use anywhere within the United States of America, its territories or possessions.