What is a notary public?
A Notary Public is a state public officer appointed and commissioned by the Governor whose function is to: administer oaths, take acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments, attest to or certify photocopies of certain documents, and perform other duties specified by law. Notaries are authorized by law to perform six basic duties: 1. Administer oaths or affirmations 2. Take acknowledgements 3. Attest to photocopies of certain documents 4. Solemnize marriages 5. Verify vehicle identification numbers (VINs) 6.
A California Notary Public is a public official commissioned by the Secretary of State to administer oaths and affirmations, witness signatures, and perform other duties as permitted by state law. Notaries are most commonly called upon to act as the official, unbiased witness to the identity and signature of the person who comes before the Notary for a specific purpose.
A notary public is a public ministerial officer, an agent for the state, and a witness of notarial writing and signatures. A Notary Public is an honest, moral and responsible member of our society. They are appointed by the office of the Secretary of State to witness by an official seal and written acknowledgement, or jurat, the signing of documents as well as administer oath.
A Notary Public is a public servant appointed by the State to act as an impartial witness in taking acknowledgments, administering oaths and affirmations, and performing other acts authorized by state law. Notaries lend credibility to the authenticity of certain sensitive signed documents. A notarized document lends assurance to the public that its signer is the person who signed the document – and to the signer that the document they have signed will have full force and effect.
