Arizona Notary Public Bonds
The Arizona Secretary of State records notary public commissions. In Arizona, notaries are only allowed to perform acknowledgements, jurats, copy certifications, and oaths affirmations. Notaries public in Arizona must be 18 years of age, a…
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Tennessee Notary Public Bonds
Those who wish to become a notary public in the state of Tennessee have to meet multiple requirements. You have to obtain an application from your county’s clerk, submit the completed application with a fee…
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California Notary Public Bonds
To become a notary public in the state of California, there are a few requirements you need to meet. First, you have to be 18 years of age or older. Second, you must be a…
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Alabama Notary Public Bonds
County probate judges in Alabama appoint and commission Alabama notaries public. The probate judge reports the name, county of residence, date of commission, date of issuance of commission, and date of expiration of commission for…
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Pennsylvania Notary Public Bonds
Notaries public in Pennsylvania are appointed for four year terms under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). To become a notary in Pennsylvania, you have to be 18 years of age, be a…
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Kentucky Notary Laws Updated
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed a bill into law in the State of Kentucky that allows notarial acts to be done electronically and remotely. This legislation brings Kentucky’s notary laws into step with the Revised…
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Surety Bonds & Starting a Business
So you wake up with a great idea, create a business plan, get backers, and are about to finally start your own business. There’s one thing you may need that you probably don’t know about:…
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Requirements to Become a Notary Public
Different states have different requirements for those wishing to become notaries public within a certain state. Some states, such as New York, may require an aspiring notary to take a state examination, while others like New Jersey…
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What Does a Notary Do?
Notaries are officials appointed by a state government, usually by the state’s Secretary of State office, to serve the public interest as an impartial witness to certify the validity of documentation signings, while helping to…
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