How to Become Notary Public
Becoming a Notary Public can be a rewarding experience for many. As a notary public, you would become appointed by the state government as a public servant who witnesses the signing of important documents. The reason this is done is to reduce fraud and confirm that signatures were indeed truthfully signed and properly executed.
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Instructions
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The application process to become a notary public is fairly simple. Use the territory map (linked below) to find out how to become a Notary Public in your specific state.
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Rules and eligibility requirements to become a Notary Public may differ from state to state, however generally you must meet the following criteria:
-You must bt 18 years of age
-You must permanently live in the state you are applying in
-You must accept a background check. If you have even been a convicted felon, you may not apply. There may also be a list of misdemeanors that disqualify you from applying to become Notary Public, which varies from state to state. -
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You will have to pay a filing fee to become a Notary Public, which again varies from state to state.
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Each state has it's own training packages for the Notary Public exam, which will be shown to you when you apply online using the territory map (linked below). The training is required, however you can select between online training courses, or live training classes.
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Within 8-12 weeks after passing your exam, you will be send a Commission Certificate and a Certificate of Authorization to manufacture notary public seals to your mailing address. These seals are what is used to verify that you have witnessed the signing of important documents as a Notary Public.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember, a Notary Public is a public service and it will be your responsibility as a Notary Public to perform all of the tasks that of asked of you in a truthful and honest manner.
Make sure you fill out your application information with your name exactly how you will sign it as a Notary Public. This will avoid any confusion and issues down the road.
You can also become a Member of the National Notary Associate, which will provide you with benefits such as monthly updates, member-only Notary Public community, 40% savings on Notary Public supplied, Personal Identity Theft Insurance, as well as other privileges and member discounts. The cost to become a member is $52 a month as of 2009.
A Notary Public is not the same as a Latin Notatio Publico, which is a high-ranking official whose job is to draft document and provide legal advice. A notary public may not provide legal advice.
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