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New Jersey Notary Public Exam Requirement
New Jersey notary public law now requires education course and state test.
Can a Notary Public Notarize a Document from Another State?
As a notary, you are obligated to follow the laws of the state in which you were commissioned. But does this mean you can only notarize documents issued from that state? Or are you authorized to notarize out-of-state documents? It is not uncommon for notary publics to be approached about notarizing documents from another state. To accomplish your duties as a notary, you should know whether you are permitted to handle the client’s specific notarial requests. Can a Notary Legally Notarize Out-of-State Documents? Yes, a notary public can legally notarize documents from any state as long as the notarial act...
Pennsylvania Court Reporter Update
Pennsylvania Court Reports, please review the following update from the Pennsylvania Department of State office: Guidance for Pennsylvania notaries who are court reporters – September 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration waiver issued March 20, 2020 will expire on September 30, 2021. The waiver authorized the suspension of personal appearance (i.e. physical presence) before notaries who are court reporters/stenographers participating in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings in this Commonwealth. This enabled court reporters to administer oaths and affirmations to individuals by telephone or videoconference. Since the March 20, 2020 waiver was issued, Pennsylvania notary law has changed...
What’s the Difference Between a Notary Stamp and a Notary Embossing Seal?
Have you heard the term “notary embossing seal” used alongside the phrase “notary stamp”? Are you confused about the difference between these two notary supplies? If you are, you would not be alone. Many new notaries are unsure how notary embossing seals differ from rubber stamps and are curious about which one is better. Here is an overview of notary rubber stamps and embossing seals to help you buy the right one for the job. Notary Stamps vs. Notary Embossing Seals A notary embossing seal is an important tool for a notary public because it authenticates the notary’s signature and...
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