Download or read book State of Maine Notary Public Handbook and Resource Guide written by Matthew Dunlap Maine Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notaries Public have duties and responsibilities that confer upon them the trust and faith of the public. Notaries Public are authorized to perform certain official duties that are critical to those who need them. Because the work of Notaries Public is so important, please make sure you take the time to review this guide carefully. It is critical for you to understand the obligations of being a Notary Public and for you to perform those duties in a manner that merits the trust, confidence and respect appropriate to the office.

Download or read book Maine Notary Public Handbook and Resource Guide written by Maine Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historically, Notaries Public predate the Roman empire; their development coincides with that of written and recorded communication. As the ability to read and write was rare, the earliest Notaries Public served primarily as scriveners to assist the illiterate. The decline of the Roman empire saw a corresponding reduction in the volume and importance of written communication. It wasn't until the dawning of the Renaissance that Notaries Public were once again called upon to perform important societal functions. Over the centuries, many a great author, poet and historian supplemented their incomes with fees collected from the provision of literacy services. American pioneer history is replete with examples of notarial assistance. Among them: the processing of land or mining claims, the authentication of public or private documents, and the reading and writing of general correspondence.

Download or read book Notary Public Handbook written by Alfred Ernest Piombino and published by Chatham Distribution. This book was released on 1992 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Notary Public Handbook A Handbook for Virginia Notaries Public written by Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION - This handbook is intended as a general guide and is designed to assist non-attorney notaries with the general requirements, duties, powers, limitations, liabilities, and legal significance of their actions as a notary public. Legal counsel should be consulted whenever specific problems or questions arise concerning any aspect of the office of notary public. THE NOTARY?S FUNCTION - A notary public is a public official whose powers and duties are defined by statute. A notary acts as an official, unbiased witness to the identity and signature of the person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose. The person may be taking an oath, giving oral or written testimony, or signing or acknowledging his or her signature on a legal document. In each case, the notary attests that certain formalities have been observed. The key function is to be certain that the person appearing before the notary is who that person claims to be.

Download or read book Missouri Notary Handbook written by Missouri Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are pleased to provide you with this Missouri Notary Public Handbook. We appreciate the responsibility that comes with being a notary in the State of Missouri, and know the work you do as a notary instills additional confidence in the documents that are vital to our state and economy. This handbook is provided in print and online to more than 60,000 notaries across the state, each of whom takes acknowledgements, administers oaths and affirmations, and certifies that copies of documents are true copies. The powers and responsibilities of a notary are described in the Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 486. The provisions of this statute are included in this handbook for your convenience. In addition to the statutes, this resource provides general information related to your role as a notary, a glossary of important terms and copies of key application forms to assist you in the administration of your notary duties.

Download or read book South Carolina Notary Public Online Manual written by South Carolina Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before a person can perform notarial acts as a notary public, he or she must receive a commission as evidence of authority to perform those acts. Notaries are appointed by the Governor and commissioned by the Secretary of State (§26-1-10). Applicants must take the oath of office found in the South Carolina Constitution, which is included in the notary public application (§26-1-40). The application must be signed with pen and ink and the signature of the applicant must be acknowledged by a person authorized to administer oaths (§26-1-40). The date of your signature and the date of the notarization must match. You cannot notarize your own signature on the application or at any other time. The bottom part of the application is to be completed by your legislative delegation. The application fee is $25.00, made payable to the Secretary of State's Office. Once you have completed the application, you will mail it along with the fee to your county's legislative delegation office to be processed.

Download or read book Oregon Notary Public Guide written by Oregon Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the State of Oregon Notary Public Guide. This publication describes the duties and responsibilities involved in carrying out your notarial commission. It covers laws and rules, Attorney General's opinions, state policy, and common sense guidelines based on broad experience and familiarity with case law. It is your responsibility as a notary public to understand and carry out the laws and administrative rules of the State of Oregon as they relate to notaries. Failure to follow these laws could leave you liable to recovery of damages and subject to fines and other penalties. Familiarity with the Notary Public Guide will reduce that risk. No matter how much this guide covers, it will always miss some situation or special need you and your client may encounter.

Download or read book Connecticut Notary Public Manual written by Connecticut Secretary of the State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many reasons why someone would seek to be a notary public. You might be the owner of a small business; you may work in an office where clients and customers have frequent need of a notary's services; you may enjoy the official nature of the duties; or it may be a requirement of your job. No matter what the reason, appointment as a notary public is a serious undertaking. The notary is a ?public official, ? a person given a public trust, a person whose duties and responsibilities cannot be taken lightly. The notary serves a vital role in the execution of a wide range of documents. Whenever individuals see a document that has been ?notarized, ? they should be confident that the notarial act has been performed correctly. As a notary public it is your responsibility to use intelligence and judgment, and always perform your duties as required by Connecticut State law. You must remember that others are relying on your honesty and integrit

Download or read book Governor s Reference Manual for Notaries Public State of Florida written by Executive Office of Th State of Florida and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a Notary Public? A notary public is a public officer appointed and commissioned by the Governor whose function is to administer oaths (or affirmations); to take acknowledgments; to attest to the trueness of photocopies of certain documents; and to perform other duties specified by Florida law.

Download or read book Colorado Notary Handbook written by Colorado Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook has been prepared by the office of the Secretary of State for current and prospective notaries public in the state of Colorado. As a notary public, you hold an important position; therefore, it is vital that you understand the notary duties and responsibilities with which you have been charged. The purpose of this handbook is to help familiarize you with Colorado Notary Law so that you can perform your duties correctly. The Handbook is updated to include changes in the law that will be made effective July 1, 2018, due to the adoption of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). Notaries public are authorized to perform certain official duties that are critical to those who need them. By acting as an agent of the state by notarizing documents, you help to prevent fraud and forgery. Because the work of notaries public is so important, please make sure you take the time to review this guide carefully.

Download or read book The Complete How To Guide for Notaries written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Arizona Notary Public Reference Manual written by Arizona Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I n Arizona, a notary public is a public officer commissioned by the Secretary of State to perform notarial acts, as defined in the Arizona Revised Statutes (see Chapter 5). A notary, in essence, serves as an impartial witness pursuant to A.R.S. § 41- 328(B). Government offices, businesses and the public rely on the accuracy and integrity of notaries public. This means the notary should take the required steps to authenticate signatures and ensure that all notarizations are properly completed and performed. Many documents require a notarization in an effort to deter fraud, to prove the authenticity of the signature and to ensure that a signature was made willingly and not under duress. Therefore, it's essential that a notary accept a valid form of identification, as defined in statutes, to determine that a signer is who he or she claims to be. Because the prevention of fraud and deception is central to the notary's role, it is essential that a notary have no conflict of interest when notarizing a document.

Download or read book Washington State Notary Public Guide written by Washington State Department and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Licensing has worked to keep the notary public application process as simple as possible. A prospective notary need only submit a complete application, proof of a $10,000 surety bond, and appropriate fees to the Department of Licensing in order to begin the process. Once an applicant has completed all application requirements and proven that he or she is eligible, the Department will have a new certificate of commission mailed out promptly. New in 2018, notaries public can also apply for an electronic records notary public endorsement, which allows the notary to perform notarial acts on electronic documents as well as paper documents. The application process is similar to the application process for the commission, and can be done at the same time or separately.

Download or read book New York Notary Public Reference Guide written by Angelo Tropea and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-13 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference guide provides a handy and inexpensive supplement to the official NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services publication. It expresses the highlights of the law in clear and simple English and provides other tools for the practicing notary public.Among the sections in this book are:1. Edited sections of NYS Notary Public Law.2. Law highlights to stress and clarify legal facts and areas that are most relevant to practicing notaries public.3. Legal terms most useful to notaries.4. Fees charged by New York State notaries.5. Complete list and contact numbers and addresses of county clerks in all New York State counties.6. Other useful information and resources, including websites addresses.7. Space for recording notes after each major section of the book.8. Current notary application procedures and suggested notary exam preparation publications. 8. A comprehensive index.

Download or read book Kansas Notary Public Handbook written by Kansas Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a notary public, you hold an important position in the state of Kansas. It is essential that you understand the notarial duties and responsibilities given in Kansas law. The purpose of this handbook is to help you understand notary laws so that you can perform your duties correctly. The purpose of a notary public is to prevent fraud and forgery. The notary acts as an official, unbiased witness to the identity of the person who signs the document. A Kansas notary public has six major duties: 1. Take acknowledgments, 2. Administer oaths and affirmations, 3. Take a verification upon oath or affirmation, 4. Witness or attest a signature, 5. Certify or attest a copy, and 6. Note a protest of a negotiable instrument. (K.S.A. 53-107)

Download or read book California State Notary Public A Guide and Reference Manual written by MR Chris Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UPDATED FOR 2014 The California State Notary Public: Guide and Reference Manual was written to help individuals that are preparing to take the California State notary exam. Additionally, it serves as a great reference manual for commissioned notaries public as they pursue their careers. This book includes 6 chapters with 5 true/false exams, a chapter on codified notary law, 6 full-length practice exams, a glossary of notarial terms, a list of California County Recorders offices, all official U.S. notaries public contacts, by state, and much more. The material in this manual has been developed over a 22-year period and used in the training of over 9,000 individuals to take and pass the state exam. These individuals have gone on to operate successfully as notaries public. There is no other book that can better prepare you for the California State Notary Examination.

Download or read book Indiana Notary Public Guide written by Indiana Secretary of State and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A notary is a public official responsible for independently verifying signatures and oaths. Depending on how a document is written, a notarization serves to affirm the identity of a signer and the fact that they personally executed their signature. A notarization, or notarial act, officially documents the identity of a party to a document or transaction and the occasion of the signing that others can rely upon, usually at face value. A notary's authentication is intended to be reliable, to avoid the inconvenience of having to locate a signer to have them personally verify their signature, as well as to document the execution of a document perhaps long after the lifetime of the signer and the notary. An oath is a sworn statement. In most cases a person will swear that a written statement, oral statement, or testimony they are about to give is true. A notary can document that the notary administered an oath to an individual.