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👋🏽Welcome

Welcome to Notary Readiness Education. This article explains the general purpose of notarization, the notary’s role, common notarial acts, identification requirements, document readiness, witness considerations, and preparation for mobile or remote online notarization appointments.

The purpose is to help signers understand what may be required before an appointment and recognize which questions must be directed to the document issuer, receiving agency, attorney, or another qualified professional. This information is educational only and does not include document selection, preparation, review, interpretation, legal advice, or choosing a notarial act for the signer.

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Notary Readiness Education

Notarization involves more than placing a stamp on a document. This education category explains the general purpose of notarization, the signer’s role, common appointment requirements, and how to prepare for an in-person or remote online notarization.

Available Education Topics

Understanding the Notary’s Role

Learn what a notary generally does during a notarization and the limits of the notary’s authority.

Topics may include:

• Identity verification
• Personal appearance
• Willingness and awareness
• Observing signatures or administering an oath
• Completing the notarial certificate
• The difference between notarization and legal advice

Common Notarial Acts

Learn the general differences among commonly requested notarial acts.

Topics may include:

• Acknowledgments
• Jurats