Notary Job Description

When official documents are signed, a Notary (or Notary Public) is often required to be present. With new technology, the emergence of eNotarization will soon allow Notaries to perform their duties electronically.

Witness

A Notary is appointed by the state in which he resides and acts as an impartial witness to the signing of a document. The Notary must only be a witness and cannot provide any kind of advice to either party.

Fraud Prevention

Before signing occurs, a Notary must first verify the identity of each signer and make sure both parties are aware of the ramifications of the agreement and are not being forced into signing the document. This process is a good line of defense against an increasing problem with identity theft and homeland security issues.

Authenticity

After both parties sign the document, the Notary must place her Notary Public seal on the document and sign the document as well. A document with a Notary's seal on it guarantees the document's authenticity to hold up in court as a legal document.

Business Asset

A Notary Public can be a vital asset to a business. An official Notary seal on important business paperwork can secure the company against impending lawsuits or financial risks.

Requirements

Many Notaries must pass an exam or attend a course required by their individual state to become an official Notary Public.

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