What is a Notary Public? A notary public is a public officer of the state authorized by law to certify documents, take acknowledgements, and administer oaths; in this capacity, a notary public acts as ...

Understanding the Role of a Notary A notary, or notary public, plays an essential role in legal and transactional matters by verifying that a document was signed correctly and by the right parties.

As a notary public, you will have the ability to draw up and certify contracts and other legal documents that require a notary’s seal and signature such as wills, mortgages, adoption papers ...