According to my employer, there is a need for more notary publics in our work place, just what do notary publics do? A registered notary public is frequently needed in real estate offices, banks and legal firms for the signing of many legal documents. In most states, becoming a notary public is a simple and straightforward process, and it can definitely earn you brownie points with your employer.
You can add an extra bullet point to your resume and show your current employer that you’re a more valuable member of the staff by becoming a notary. The work that a notary public does remains a mystery to much of the public. Notaries act as the impartial witness for the signing of important legal documents.
By signing a legal document, in front a of a witnessing notary, the party or parties agree that the facts of the document are correct. Notarization is necessary not only for day to day business functions, but also to help protect the general public from fraud. The list of documents that require notarization would include mortgages, real estate deeds, affidavits, loans and contracts.
Signers who willingly enter into a contract have the act verified by the signature and stamp of a notary. A verification of identity using the signer’s driver’s license is required by the notary. After their identity is verified and they sign the document, you put a notary jurist stamp on it, seal it and sign it.
A confirming statement stamped at the end of the document, called a notary jurist contains the names of the signers the notary and the signing date. Unless the notary public is also a lawyer, they shouldn’t offer legal advice. Following are a some tips for the person thinking about becoming a notary public.
Every state has unique requirements for becoming a notary. Notary certification is state specific. A notary from one state usually has no notarization authority in another state. The certification process for a notary in Van Nuys, California requires a background check, a class, a multiple choice test, and several fees.
Other states have nothing nearly as difficult as the California requirements, and make their requirements as easy as getting a license to drive. Simple renewals are the rule of the day. Reappointment is required every 4 years in most states. Sending a $95 fee to the Florida Notary Association along with a completed form, a copy of the expired or current notary license and proof of Florida residency will get your Florida notary license renewed.
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