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How to Become a Notary Signing Agent in Washington State


A Washington State notary signing agent (NSA)—also known as  a loan signing agent (LSA)—is a notary commissioned in Washington State who assists with the loan signing process. NSAs/LSAs are duly commissioned notaries public trained to present loan documents for signing, perform all necessary notarizations, and return the executed documents to the closing agent for processing.  They are especially essential in guiding homebuyers through the complicated mortgage signing process.

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Advantages of Becoming a Notary Public in Washington State


A Washington State notary public is a commissioned official who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of legal documents and who ensures those documents are properly executed. If you become a notary in Washington, you will serve as an impartial witness to the signing of trusts, affidavits, wills, real estate deeds, and more. The Washington notary serves a vital role in ensuring the integrity of documents and helping to prevent fraud.

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Find a Notary Near Me in Washington State


Notaries play a crucial role in Washington State. As authorized public officials, Washington notaries serve the public as impartial witnesses to important commercial and legal transactions by verifying the identities of the individuals involved in notarizations and witnessing them sign documents. 

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Washington notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, the American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company (established 1900). Kal Tabbara is a licensed insurance agent in Washington.