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A notary public is a public servants appointed by state government whose duties include witnessing an individual signing important documents (e.g. Power of Attorney, Trust Agreements, Wills, etc.) and administering oaths.  A Notary Public is an impartial witness and identifies the signers to deter fraud and verify the individual enters the agreement knowingly and willingly.  A Notarization means that the signer executed their signature personally in the presence of the Notary Public and, in some instances that they vouch under oath or affirmation that the contents of the document are true to the best of their knowledge. The identification of the individual is authenticated prior to notarization.

Documents are notarized to deter fraud and to ensure they are properly executed. Notaries public identify signers to screen out impostors and to make sure they have entered into agreements knowingly and willingly.

  • A notary public in the United States may not have the same duties and responsibilities as those in other countries

  • A notary public is not authorized to practice law

  • A notary public may not give legal advice or prepare legal documents

  • A notary public may not charge a fee for preparation of immigration documents or represent someone in immigration matters
Notary Public Reference Websites
Following are reference websites that contain a variety of information on notary publics, including links to state notary public websites, notary public training, procedures for how to become a notary public, and more.
Notary Public.com The National Registry of Notaries - The National Registry of Notaries. Find a Notary Public, Become a Notary Public, Notary Public Classes, Notary Public Stamps, Notary Public Forums
National Notary Association The Professional Notary Resource 2008The National Notary Association (NNA) is committed to the education and support of US Notaries as they carry out their vital role in protecting the public

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Notary Public Directory Nationwide directory for notary public, notary, notary classes, national notary, notary supplies, notary stamps, mobile notary, notary services.
State Notary Public Websites
The following websites contain Notary Public information for each state.  Most state notary public websites contain information on how to become a notary public in that state.  Some websites even have online notary public applications, or application download forms for you to fill out and mail in.  You may also find information on fees, contact information, and regulations governing notary public activity.
Alabama Alabama Notary Public information
Alaska Alaska Notary Public information
Arizona Arizona Notary Public information
Arkansas Arkansas Notary Public information
California California Notary Public information
 
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Colorado Colorado Notary Public information
Connecticut Connecticut Notary Public information
Delaware Delaware Notary Public information
Florida Florida Notary Public information - Learn what steps to take to become a Notary Public in Florida.
Georgia Georgia Notary Public information
Hawaii Hawaii Notary Public information
Idaho Idaho Notary Public information
Illinois Illinois Notary Public information
Indiana Indiana Notary Public information.  How to become a notary in Indiana.
Iowa Iowa Notary Public information
Kansas Kansas Notary Public information
Kentucky Kentucky Notary Public information
Louisiana Louisiana Notary Public information
Maine Notary Public Maine Notary Public information.  Maine Notaries, like those in Florida and South Carolina, can officiate at weddings. But there is no reciprocity with other states -- this means that out-of-state Notaries or Justices of the Peace cannot obtain permission to officiate at marriages in Maine. Only Maine adult residents can become and function as Maine Notaries Public.
Maryland Maryland Notary Public information
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Minnesota Minnesota Notary Public information
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New Mexico New Mexico Notary Public information
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Utah Utah Notary Public information
Vermont The Vermont Secretary of State's Online Notary Resource Center. This Reference Center provides links to information of interest to Vermont Notaries Public.
Virginia Virginia Notary Public information
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West Virginia West Virginia Notary Public information
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Requirements to Become a Notary
The requirements to become a notary vary between each state.  Following are some of the more common requirements to become a notary.  Please check the state notary public website listed above for specific state requirements:
  • To become a notary, you must be a resident in the state
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to become a notary
  • The applicant must sign a written statement under oath as to whether he/she has ever been convicted of a crime that has not been annulled by a court, other than minor traffic violations.
  • An application must be completed
  • A fee is typically required along with the notary application

Miscellaneous Notary Terms and Definitions

  • Affidavit - is a written statement sworn to before an officer authorized to administer an oath. A person "makes" an affidavit by going before a notary or other officer and swearing to the contents of a written document. A notary "takes" an affidavit by administering an oath and completing the certificate.
  • Affiant - is the person making a statement under oath.
  • Acknowledged - means the signer confirmed or admitted to the notary to having signed a document.
  • Before me - means that the act was conducted in the presence of the notary.
  • Credible witness - is a third person who personally knows the document signer and verifies the signer’s identity.
  • Execute - means making or completing a signature.
  • Instrument - means "document."
  • Jurat - is the notary’s certificate on an affidavit.
  • Personal knowledge - means having an acquaintance, derived from association with the individual, which establishes the individual’s identity with at least a reasonable certainty.
  • Satisfactory evidence - is valid ID card or papers, or use of a credible witness.
  • Subscribed - means "signature" or "signed."

 

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