How to make sure your Notary certificates comply with state law

Completing a Notary certificate is to record and certify what was done in performing your notarization. It is a Notary’s certificate, not a signer’s, so make sure what it says reflects exactly what was done and where.  The wording or language in a Notary certificate is an essential part of the notarial act itself because it officially …

WHAT IS NOTARIZATION?

Notarization is the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is authentic, and can be trusted. It is a three-part process, performed by a Notary Public, that includes of vetting, certifying, and record-keeping. Notarizations are sometimes referred to as "notarial acts." Above all, notarization is the assurance by a …

history of the notary public

The origins of Notaries can be traced to ancient Egypt — a time when making records and official transactions became important to humanity. The following are a few histories of how Notaries and notarization played a key role in the development of governments, commerce, and organized society: A notary public (a.k.a. notary or public notary; pl. notaries public) of the common law is a …

Electronic Notarization

Electronic notarization (e-notarization) involves documents that are notarized in electronic form. The notary and customer both sign with an electronic signature, and both the notarial certificate and the notary seal are attached to or logically associated with the electronic record.

The Notary’s Most important role

Notary law: Deterring Fraud. Detering fraud is the Notary's most important role. Fraud is any deception causing a person to unknowingly surrender money property, tights, or advantages without appropriate compensation. The most common fraud involves the theft of money or property through forgery, whereby a signature is falsified on a document, which then is used …

Notary Laws and Best practices

Title: Notary Law & Practice: Cases & Materials Publisher: National Notary Association Publication Date: 1997 Book by Michael Closen, Glen-Peter Ahlers, Robert Jarvis, Malcolm Morris, Nancy Spyke https://www.amazon.com/Notary-Law-Practice-Cases-Materials/dp/0933134851?tag=namespacebran183-20 I was impressed by the breadth and depth of this book as well as by the practical examples. I picked up the book used on Amazon but would have gladly …

Louisiana has a vastly different power than in the 49 other states and the District of Columbia.

​In Louisiana, Notaries have vastly different power than in the 49 other states and the District of Columbia. This is due to Louiaiana's French heritage. Like Notaries in France and the Latin nations, Louisiana Notaries have the authority not only to witness the signing and acknowledging of documents but also to draft and prepare many …

Add Field Inspections To Your Notary Resume

https://youtu.be/CChtuxuHefs National Notary Association Field inspectors verify information about businesses. Learn how to boost your mobile Notary business by adding field inspections as an additional service. In many cases Notaries are self-employed or independent contractors, so they’re used to making decisions on how to run and organize their businesses. A lot of the planning, strategies, …