How Do You Become A Public Notary?
A public notary, or notary public, is a person who witnesses signatures on important or official documents and, in some states, administers oaths. Notaries are appointed by state governments. Public notaries are impartial witnesses who verify the identification of people signing documents by checking their passports or state-issued ID cards, and they establish that people entering into agreements understand the agreements and are entering them willingly. In some states, like California and Florida, notaries public may perform marriages. The rules for becoming a public notary vary by state. Contact your Secretary of State for your state’s requirements to become a public notary. All states require notaries to be at least 18 years old and a permanent resident of that state. Many states require first-time notaries public to take a short course about the rules, ethics and laws for notaries. Fill out the application and pay the application fee. The application fee varies by state. If your st
