What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Washington?

Washington does not require notarization for a will to be validRCW 11.12.020Verified Sep 16, 2026View source. The notary's usual role in Washington is the optional self-proving affidavit: a notarized statement signed with the will that lets it enter probate without locating the witnesses.

Yes. A will can be executed entirely remotely in Washington: the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary, with 2 witnesses in the same video sessionRCW 42.45.280Verified Sep 10, 2026View source.

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 remotely: signer, notary, and 2 witnesses in one live video session

Yes. Washington has not adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit: a foreign will without one forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, and re-executing on a Washington form, or adding a Washington affidavit, removes that step. The Washington document portability tool carries the recognition rule by document type.