Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 42. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES |
Chapter 42.44. Notaries public. |
Section 42.44.030. Appointment—Denial for unprofessional conduct—Certificate of appointment.
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- (1) In addition to the unprofessional conduct specified in RCW 18.235.130, the director may deny appointment as a notary public to any person based on the following conduct, acts, or conditions:(a) Has had disciplinary action taken against any professional license in this or any other state;(b) Has engaged in official misconduct as defined in RCW 42.44.160(1), whether or not criminal penalties resulted; or(c) Has violated any of the provisions of chapter 19.154 RCW.(2) The director shall deliver a certificate evidencing the appointment to each person appointed as a notary public. The certificate may be signed in facsimile by the governor, the secretary of state, and the director or the director's designee. The certificate must bear a printed seal of the state of Washington.NOTES:Effective date—2011 c 244: See note following RCW 19.154.010.Effective dates—2002 c 86: See note following RCW 18.08.340.