What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Washington?

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Washington.RCW 11.12.020Verified Jun 19, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Washington allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for wills.RCW 11.12.020Verified Jun 19, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a will in Washington: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign digitally from anywhere via video call

Yes. Washington hasn't adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but it recognizes a will validly executed under another state's law as long as the will was valid where signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. A Washington-specific will sidesteps that. The document portability tool shows the recognition rule by document type.