What is a Notary Public

5/5/2018

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.

Ref: National Notary Association Reference Guide

A California Notary Public is not allowed to give legal advice.

7 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.

Iris Smith link

3/21/2023 09:03:11 pm

Thank you for mentioning that the notary's role as an unbiased witness entails carrying out certain tasks, including confirming a person's identification and confirming that the individual signed the document. My dad wants to purchase a piece of property. I'll locate a notary for him to use to sign his documents.

Eli Richardson link

4/7/2023 12:02:09 pm

It's helpful to learn that a notary helps authenticate a person's identity and signature. Next month, my parents are selling their house and buying a beach condo, so it seems like they need to find a notary to help with their transaction paperwork, and I believe your insight will help them know more about the process. Thank you.

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4/11/2023 01:46:42 pm

The second type of professional is used for more significant forms of legal verification. This is a Notary Public, also known as a Public Notary. In this article, we’re going to answer the question, what is a Notary Public thoroughly.

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4/12/2023 10:49:42 am

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