Notary Service Garden Ridge

What can a notary public accomplish?

National Notary Association describes a notary as a public servant that is paid for signing important documents or administering oaths. If a document has an originator, a notary public must notarize it. The notary public verifies the signer's identity, confirms that they are the original signer and makes sure the document is understood by the intended recipient. It is the job of a notary to stop fraudulent signing. To verify an individual's identity, a notary will require them to produce a driver’s license, government-issued identification card or another form of ID. It will also need to include their signature and some information about that person.

A Notary can’t help you prepare documents

The notary public can't assist with the preparation of a document. However, it is vital that they are impartial/neutral in this process. The primary purpose of a notary is to serve as an impartial witness when a document is signed. It is illegal for a notary to assist with the preparation of a document, which would constitute an illegal practice. The notary would lose his/her license to practice in the state. The notary public has the right to refuse notarizing documents where he/she can't verify any signers. The notary public must also decline to notarize documents that they are personally financially involved.

How do you become a Notary?

For those who wish to become notaries public, each state in the U.S. has different requirements. New York State has different requirements for notaries public. They must renew their notary licensure every four year. A New York State Department of State will issue the license upon successful completion of the exam and payment of a renewal fee. New York State does not allow a notary to charge more than $20 per signed signature. A 3-hour class is required to become a Florida Notary. You also need to be fully insured. The Notaries must submit an "affidavit” to verify their character. Notaries also need to be residents of Florida during the term. Florida notaries are allowed to charge less than $10 for most of their services. California is one the most challenging states for notaries public. Notaries must take a 6-hour training course, pass an exam and go through a background check. California residents must be at least 18 to serve as notaries. California charges a minimum fee between $5-20 to cover most services.

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