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What is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is a public officer appointed under authority of State law who has the power under the law to administer an oath, to certify affidavits and to take acknowledgments.  Documents and signatures are authenticated by recognition of the notary seal being affixed to the document.

The role of the Notary Public is to prevent fraud and forgery. The notary acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of a person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose. The Notary Public thus plays an important role in commercial and legal transactions.

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