A notary public who has received an electronic records notary public endorsement from the department may perform the following electronic notarial acts:
(1) Taking an acknowledgment;
(2) Taking a verification on oath or affirmation;
(3) Witnessing or attesting a signature;
(4) Certifying or attesting a copy;
(5) Certifying that an event has occurred or an act has been performed; and
(6) Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument, if the notary public is:
(a) Licensed to practice law in the state of Washington;
(b) Acting under the authority of an attorney who is licensed to practice law in this or another state; or
(c) Acting under the authority of a financial institution regulated by this state, another state, or the federal government.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
42.45.250. WSR 18-12-028, § 308-30-120, filed 5/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
42.44.190. WSR 93-05-009, § 308-30-120, filed 2/5/93, effective 3/8/93.]