Refusal to perform notarial act.

RCW 42.45.060
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(1) A notarial officer has the authority to refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that: (a) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or (b) The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. (2) A notarial officer has the authority to refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter. (1) A notarial officer has the authority to refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that: (a) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or (b) The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. (2) A notarial officer has the authority to refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.45&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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