Wash. Rev. Code § 42.45.060 – Refusal to perform notarial act.

(1) A notarial officer has the authority to refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
1. (a) The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
2. (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.

[ 2017 c 281 s 8.]