Why One Engages a Notary Public

You may ask why one engages a Notary Public. Before we get to that, you should understand that some notaries work in an office location. Others, will travel to meet you. Both provide the same role. The responsibility of a notary is to assure that the signature on a document is true. Given this, it’s necessary that the notary is present when a document is signed. This is important because it helps avoid the potential for legal peril. Thus, this is a benefit to both parties to the instrument. To learn more about notary requirements, in New York, visit the Department of State.

A notary does not, in any way, verify the contents of a document. But, he or she is responsible for validating the autograph of the constituent (the client).

Bear in mind that the term “document” can indicate different things. Quite often, contracts are notarized. And, there are all kinds of contracts: Employment contracts, real estate contracts, etc. However, there are other documents that may need to be notarized. This includes passports, financial instruments, and even certain healthcare items. A big issue for the Notary is to Identify Mental Competence before continuing the notarial process.

Back to our Subject

So, let’s return to our topic. There are distinct advantages for you to engage the services of a notary public. I just alluded to one. It reduces the possibility for fraud. The reason for this is a notary is an impartial party to a document. Because of this, a notary cannot have any interest, or receive any benefit from the document. Otherwise, that notary could be committing malpractice. Every state in the union licenses Notaries Public. And, every state has somewhat different laws that oversee the notarial process.

I  hope you are starting to see why one engages a notary public. Engaging a notary is simple. Most branches of banks have a notary public in the building. If you are a bank customer, it would be rare that they charge you a fee. And, any law office can deliver notary service. Even a FedEx or UPS store can provide notarial service.

So, what if you can not travel to your local bank? Well, you could contact a mobile notary public. You can find a mobile notary near you by doing a quick internet search. Be aware that a mobile notary may charge more. That’s because they are allowed to charge to recover their travel expenses.

We have several blog articles that address various notarial acts. We also offer New York State notary exam training. The purpose is to assist people who desire to become a Notary Public in New your State. Our mission is to prepare you to pass the New York State notary exam. If you have any questions about our course drop us an email.