2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 42.44.180: Evidence of authenticity of notarial seal and signature.
(1) The authenticity of the notarial seal and official signature of a notary public of this state may be evidenced by:
(a) A certificate of authority from the director or the secretary of state; or
(b) An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents of October 5, 1961.
(2) An apostille as specified by the Hague Convention shall be attached to any document requiring authentication that is sent to a nation that has signed and ratified the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents.
[1985 c 156 § 18.]
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