What is a Notary Public

5/5/2018

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A California Notary Public is a person of required honesty, credibility, truthfulness and integrity appointed by the State of California to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of acts related to the signing of important documents, taking oaths and affirmations and performing other acts authorized by law (GC 8201.1 and 8205).

When a Notary notarizes for a signer, the Notary's job as an impartial witness is to do certain things such as authenticate a person's identity and verify that the person signed the document.

A Notary Public is an official whose purpose is to serve the public in an unbiased manner. The Notary's right to act as an official witness is granted through a written authorization call a "commission" which must be renewed every four years. A California Notary Public's jurisdiction is statewide.

A Notary Public is not allowed to give legal advice.

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Ref: National Notary Association Reference Guide

2 Comments

Jeff Carbine link

2/7/2022 10:44:22 pm

I never knew that the right of the Notary to act as an official witness is conferred by a formal license known as a "commission," which must be renewed every four years. I never thought that it would be like this, I'll share this with my aunt. Thank you for the information about the notary public.

Victoria Addington link

2/7/2022 10:45:22 pm

It was interesting when you pointed out that a notary public is an administrator whose obligation is to aid the public in a neutral manner. My friend requires some notarial acts for the business that he's planning to start. I think it's best to opt for a mobile notary public since he's looking for a hassle-free transaction.

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