How does one become a Notary Public?

[4_Legs_Good]

I'm sick of having to go to Notaries all the time, and especially getting people from work to go to whereverthehell to get stuff notarized that I need to file this or that.

So how hard is it to get certified or whatever. And can one notarize one's one signature?

Any tips would be appreciated!

david

[KitchenWitch]

1. Can't notarize your own, nor your immediate family

I believe you apply, pay a fee and take an oath.

Here is more info
http://www.nationalnotary.org/howto/index.cfm?text=howtoNotary

[4_Legs_Good]

2. Cool! Thanks!

Gah on the not notarizing your own signature, though.

david

[KitchenWitch]

3. My husband is a notary

He can't notarize my stuff either!

:evilfrown:

[JimmyJazz]

4. I'm a notary. I'll sign for you.

What? Your laughing because I found three people to say I am of good character, aren't you?










Stop it.











It's not funny.










I'm telling.






:P

[4_Legs_Good]

5. What's the deal with the bond?

I don't actually have to come up with $15,000 do I? I have no idea how bonds like this work.

david

[LaurenG]

6. I think it depends on the state you live in

I paid $40-45. Took a test and swore to uphold the laws of the state I live in and the US constitution. That was it. The test wasn't too hard but mine was all essay questions so if they give you a booklet to study, do it. :hi:

on edit: Basically a notary is stating that the person who came before them stated something was true. :shrug: