Become a Notary Public in District of Columbia
District of Columbia requires an education course for new notaries — there is no exam. Commissions are handled by the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications (ONCA), Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.
No exam doesn't mean no preparation
Know your duties before your first notarization
District of Columbia notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our District of Columbia study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.