State law summaries read about the notary laws in your state. Michigan law on notarial acts act 238 of 2003 an act to. Notary public license law new york state department ny. This bond makes sure that if the official violates the public trust through negligence of their duties.
As with most public officials, the state requires the individual to purchase a surety or notary bond prior to receiving their appointment. The notary shall record every notarial act in a bound journal or other secure recording device. Notary public license law new york department of state. These state notary law summaries contain indispensable reference information you need to know, including statutory requirements where applicable. Nys department of state division of licensing services. Pdf the notary public the third arm of the legal profession. State law summaries nna national notary association. These state notary law summaries contain indispensable reference information you need to. This act shall be known and may be cited as the notary public law.
State law specifies that a notary public who is not licensed as an attorneyat. Illinois notary public handbook illinois secretary of state. The notary publics duties are primarily involved with authenticating. Pdf the notary public is a survival of a civil law notion in the common law. Md senate bill 678 senate bill enacts the revised uniform law on. Use this database to find updated notary laws and regulations in your state or jurisdiction. Id always understood that i could only notarize docs there if they were going to be filed in va.
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