FAQs
What is a Notary Public?
A notary’s chief responsibility is to act as an impartial witness in the execution of documents, and to certify the facts of such transactions in a notarial certificate. By properly executing his/her duties, a notary helps to deter fraud and promote the integrity and reliability of document transactions.
What is a Remote Online Notary?
Remote Online Notarization (RON), or remote notarization, is when a document is notarized electronically using audio-video technology. Documents are shared electronically, and both the signing, and notary process occur face-to-face in a virtual environment.
What is a Certified Notary Signing Agent?
A Certified Notary Signing Agent is a Notary Public with experience in conducting real estate loan signings. A Certified Notary Agent has passed an examination administered by a notary authority such as the National Notary Association. Notaries go through this certification process voluntarily to demonstrate their knowledge and professionalism in their field.
May a Notary give legal advice or prepare legal documents?
Absolutely not. A Notary is forbidden from preparing legal documents, or acting as a legal advisor, unless he or she is also an attorney. Violators can be prosecuted for the unauthorized practice of law. A Notary cannot answer your legal questions or provide advice about your particular document.
Can a Notary refuse to serve people?
Only if the Notary is uncertain of a signer’s identity, willingness, mental awareness, or has cause to suspect fraud. Notaries may not refuse service on the basis of race, religion, nationality, lifestyle, or because the person is not a client or customer.
Can a fax or photocopy be notarized?
Yes, if the document has an original signature. However, a fax or photocopied signature cannot be notarized.
A notary’s chief responsibility is to act as an impartial witness in the execution of documents, and to certify the facts of such transactions in a notarial certificate. By properly executing his/her duties, a notary helps to deter fraud and promote the integrity and reliability of document transactions.
What is a Remote Online Notary?
Remote Online Notarization (RON), or remote notarization, is when a document is notarized electronically using audio-video technology. Documents are shared electronically, and both the signing, and notary process occur face-to-face in a virtual environment.
What is a Certified Notary Signing Agent?
A Certified Notary Signing Agent is a Notary Public with experience in conducting real estate loan signings. A Certified Notary Agent has passed an examination administered by a notary authority such as the National Notary Association. Notaries go through this certification process voluntarily to demonstrate their knowledge and professionalism in their field.
May a Notary give legal advice or prepare legal documents?
Absolutely not. A Notary is forbidden from preparing legal documents, or acting as a legal advisor, unless he or she is also an attorney. Violators can be prosecuted for the unauthorized practice of law. A Notary cannot answer your legal questions or provide advice about your particular document.
Can a Notary refuse to serve people?
Only if the Notary is uncertain of a signer’s identity, willingness, mental awareness, or has cause to suspect fraud. Notaries may not refuse service on the basis of race, religion, nationality, lifestyle, or because the person is not a client or customer.
Can a fax or photocopy be notarized?
Yes, if the document has an original signature. However, a fax or photocopied signature cannot be notarized.
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