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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Change in Notary Services

The City of Poulsbo will no longer be offering notary services to the public, effective May 1. This decision has been made due to increasing concerns about the personal liability faced by our notaries. Under Washington State law, notaries can be held personally liable for errors, omissions, or negligence in performing notarizations. This includes the potential for lawsuits related to improper notarizations, which can result in significant financial loss. As a result, the City of Poulsbo will limit notary services to only those documents generated by the City itself. Our notaries will no longer be able to notarize documents outside of this scope, including those that may be unfamiliar or outside our jurisdiction. We encourage residents to seek alternative notary services for personal or business-related documents. There are many qualified notaries available through local businesses, banks, and legal offices. You can also find a notary searching online for notary publics in Kitsap County. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the legal and financial responsibilities of our staff. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 360-394-9880 or cityclerks@cityofpoulsbo.com.