Notary and Apostille

A notary public is an individual commissioned by the Office of the Secretary of State to perform notarial acts which include:

Taking an acknowledgement
Administering an oath or affirmation
Taking a verification on oath or affirmation
Witnessing or attesting a signature
Certifying or attesting a copy
Noting a protest of a negotiable instrument

Notarization protects against fraud. A notarized signature proves the signer appeared before the notary public. A signer must be in the physical presence of the notary before the notary may lawfully notarize the document. The notary also certifies that a signature is made willingly and freely.

Need a Notary?

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Notarial Acts

Guidance on duties for current notaries public.

Notary Renewal

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Apostille and Certification

Document authentication services.

Notary Organizations

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