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Notary Services: Contact (202) 727-3117, Open for walk-in 9 am - 1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays, Location: 441 4th Street, NW.

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Administrative Issuances
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Official policy or position memos issued from the Mayor's Office.

Authenticate Documents
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How to have documents authenticated for domestic and foreign use.

Building Permits and Architectural Plans
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Information on how to get copies of building permits and architectural plans.

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Learn how to request a ceremonial document.
 

DC Embassies
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Information on embassies in the District.

DC Sister Cities
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DC partnerships with national capitals around the world.
DC Archives
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Information on accessing historical records at the DC Archives.

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Current Status of the US and DC flags

Historical Document Research
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Public Records Disposition Committee
Library of Government Information
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How to access data from the Library of Government Information.

Notary and Authentication Services
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Information on Notary commissions to qualified individuals who seek to become a DC notary.

Notary Commissions
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Our hours are from 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.

Public Records Center
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How to access permanent and temporary records of the District government.

Publication and Regulatory Services
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Access DC Register publications online.

Researching Public Records
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Information on submitting a research request for Public Records.

Search for a Notary Public
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Map of notaries public in the District.