WHAT KIND OF WORK CAN A NOTARY PUBLIC DO?

In New York, Notary Publics are public officials authorized by the state to perform various notarial acts. These acts are important for ensuring the legality and authenticity of documents and transactions, and Notary Publics play a critical role in safeguarding the public interest. 

What Kind of Work Can a Notary Public Do?

Well here are the types of notarial acts that Notary Publics can perform in the state of New York:

Acknowledgments

This is the most common type of notarial act, where the Notary Public verifies the identity of the person signing a document and confirms that the signature is genuine.

Jurats

This type of notarial act involves the Notary Public administering an oath or affirmation to the person signing a document, and verifying that the statement made in the document is true and accurate.

Affidavits 

Notary Publics can also take affidavits, which are written statements made under oath or affirmation. The Notary Public must verify the identity of the person making the statement and administer the appropriate oath or affirmation.

Certifications*

Although New York Notaries are not authorized to certify copies of any documents, if we are asked to notarize an individual’s signature on a statement asserting that the attached copy of the individual’s passport is a true copy, we may do so.

Protests

Notary Publics can also perform protests, which are formal declarations made by a person regarding a bill of exchange or promissory note. This is typically done to contest the payment or non-payment of the instrument.

In addition to these types of notarial acts, Notary Publics in New York can also perform other duties, such as administering oaths, being a witness, taking depositions, and issuing subpoenas. It is important to note that Notary Publics must adhere to strict guidelines and regulations when performing these acts, and failure to do so can result in penalties or revocation of their notary public license.

Overall, Notary Publics play an important role in ensuring the legality and authenticity of important documents and transactions. If you need a notarial act performed, it is important to choose a licensed and qualified Notary Public who can perform the specific act you require.