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Notary Public News & Announcements

New Driver’s Licenses [Posted July 18, 2007]
New state law will change how Oregon issues driver licenses and identification cards. Drivers will not be able to pick up their new license in person. They will receive a temporary paper license.

These interim licenses are valid for identification purposes. Treat it as you always have treated licenses. Exception: do not use if they are more than 30 days past the issue date (it is then expired) or if it is laminated.

For more information on the new licenses, go to http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/news/nr_real_id_sb_640.shtml

Private Information is Not Public Record: [Posted June 19, 2007]
“Unfortunately, it’s a public record,” has been the Secretary of State Corporation Division’s constant refrain whenever we were asked about private information available to copy requesters. Although our forms did not request such information, and we tried to convince filers not to give us any, people still filed business registry, UCC and notary public document with social security and account numbers of their debtors. The debtors rarely knew the information, by law, could be published on-line or handed out to anyone willing to pay for a copy. For more information click here.

Mandatory Notary Public Education: [Posted May 26, 2006]
On July 1, 2006 all first-time applicants for an Oregon Notary Public commission, and any former notaries without a current commission at the time of application, must take a 3-hour course on Oregon notary laws, rules and procedures. The Secretary of State Corporation Division offers classes and online tutorial, or you may choose to use a certified education provider.

Notaries with active Commissions when reapplying, must continue to submit a completed application and test along with the $20 processing fee.

If you have any questions about this new law or the Oregon Notary Public Education Course, please email online.education@state.or.us.