Public officer authorized to administer oaths, to attest to and certify certain types of documents, to take depositions, and to perform certain acts in commercial matters. The seal of a notary public authenticates a document.
A person authorized by the state to notarize certain documents.
A person authorized under state law to administer an oath or verify a signature
Public officer, licensed by the state to administer oaths, certify legal documents and perform other specified functions.
An official authorized by law to witness or attest to an acknowledgment by a person who has executed a legal contract.
A person authorized under civil law to administer oaths, to attest and certify that certain documents are authentic, and to take depositions.
An official certified to take affidavits and depositions from members of the public.
An official authorized by law to attest and certify certain documents by his hand and official seal.
A person who is authorized by the state to administer oaths and attest to the authenticity of signatures.
A public official who attests or certifies that documents, including signatures, are authentic. A notarized document will bear the signature of the notary and the stamp and/or expiration date of the notary's authority.
A person authorized by law and specifically designated to administer oaths, certify and authenticate specific documents, and perform other prescribed acts.
A person who is authorized to witness and certify document signatures.
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
a certified official who is the only one entitled in Bulgaria to transfer title and legalize property purchases
a citizen of high moral character and integrity, appointed by the state to perform a ministerial witnessing function in connection with written agreements
a civil servant commissioned by the California Secretary of State who
a consultant who is an expert on certain operations (Wills, incorporations, properties), who officially records an operation under which a property is transferred, held as collateral or modified (sub-division, merger, establishment of condominium)
a government-appointed lawyer who processes and certifies all real estate transactions, including drawing up and reviewing all official documents, to ensure the legal transfer of the property
a government appointed servant of the state whose function is
an attorney with an additional qualification which authorises him or her to certify that documents to be filed in a government registry are authentic
an individual appointed under the Notaries Act who may do such things as, certify documents, witness signings, and administer oaths
an individual authorized by federal or local government to attest authentic signatures and administer oaths and to certify documents with his or her signature and official seal
an individual commissioned by the Secretary of State to serve the public as an impartial witness, performing notarial acts as are allowed or required by law
an internationally recognised lawyer whose signature and seal verifies legal documents for use overseas
an officer appointed by the Michigan Secretary
an officer commissioned by the California Secretary of State to serve as an unbiased and impartial witness
an officer of the State of Georgia who has the power and authority
an officer who can administer and give oaths, and
an officer who can administer and give oath s, and perform certain other acts varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction
a person appointed by state government to witness, as an impartial agent, the signing of important documents
a person appointed by the Governor to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths
a person appointed by the State to serve the public as a disinterested witness, to take acknowledgments, and to administer oaths and affirmations
a person authorized by a state (or in the case of the military, by federal law) to administer oaths, certify documents and attest to the authenticity of signatures
a person authorized to administer oaths, and to execute or certify certain documents
a person authorized under the Notaries Act to do various things, including commission documents, but also including certification of documents as true copies and to verify signatures
a person legally empowered to take acknowledgments, oaths, and affidavits, and perform such other acts as may be specifically permitted by law
a person of integrity, appointed by the Secretary of State, to serve the
a person of integrity who is appointed to act as an impartial witness to the signing of an important transaction and to perform a notarial act, which validates the transaction
a person of proven integrity appointed by the government to serve the public as an impartial witness in taking acknowledgmements, administering oath and affirmations, and performing other acts authorizing by law
a person or public officer appointed by the state government to witness the signing of important documents in order to render them admissible as evidence of the facts that are contained in those documents
a public officer appointed and commissioned by the Governor whose function is to administer oaths, take acknowledgement of deeds and other instruments, attest to or certify photocopies of certain documents, and perform other duties specified by law
a Public Officer, appointed in Ireland by the Chief Justice
a public officer appointed under authority
a public officer, commissioned by the Secretary of State to perform Notarial acts and authorized by the state government to administer oaths and to attest to the authenticity of signatures
a public official appointed by
a public official commissioned by the Secretary of State to administer oaths and affirmations, witness signatures, and perform other duties as permitted by state law
a public official given power by
a public official who, depending on
a public official who has the power in law to witness the signing of a written statement or certify the authenticity of documents and make them official
a public official whose powers and duties are defined by statute
a public servant appointed by a state official
a public servant appointed by state government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths
a public servant chosen at the state level as an impartial witness to the signing of documents
a public service position
a state official authorized to witness the signing of important documents such as acknowledgements and jurats, administer oaths and affirmations, certify affidavits or depositions, and certain other powers as provided for by law
An officer who is authorized to take the acknowledgement of persons executing documents, to sign the certificate and affix his seal.
A legal officer appointed by the Court of Faculties whose public office and duties relate to legal documents for international use ˆ Top of page ˆ
An official authorized by the state to certify documents.
An appointed officer with authority to take the acknowledgment of persons executing documents, sign the certificate, and affix official seal.
A person authorized by provincial law to take affidavits and declarations under oath.
A person who is authorized by the state to vouch for the authenticity of signatures on legal documents.
Person of proven integrity appointed by government to serve the public as an impartial witness, with duties specified by law.
a person, generally a lawyer, who compares an original with a copy of a document and declares that the copy is an exact duplicate of the original.
A person who is appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury to witness and validate the execution (signing) of legal documents such as deeds, affidavits, written documents, particularly where these are to be used outside the UK.
An appointed officer whose primary function is to attest and certify the acknowledgment made by another when signing documents such as deeds, mortgages and land contracts.
A professional who asks the deponent if the information in the affidavits is true. The notary public then signs the Affidavit, stating that he or she has administered the deponent's oath or affirmation. The exhibits are identified and signed by the notary at this time too.
One whose function is to administer oaths, certify documents, take affidavits, attest to the authenticity of signatures, etc.
a public officer commissioned by the Secretary of State for a four-year term and holds an office of trust and profit.
Any person authorized by law to certify signatures and documents
A person commissioned by a state government to serve the public as an impartial witness with duties specified by law. The notary has the power to witness the signing of documents and to administer oaths.
A person empowered to administer oaths and to attest or certify documents to assure their authenticity.
A state licensed public officer who administers oaths, certifies documents and performs other specified functions. A notary public's signature and seal may be required to authenticate signatures on certain legal documents. ayable Date: The day on which a corporation actually mails the dividend checks to the stockholders.
One who is authorized by the state or federal government to administer oaths and to attest to the authenticity of signatures.
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A public figure authorized to attest to the signing of documents, such as deeds or mortgages. The notary public certifies that he or she has witnessed the signing of the document by also signing the document and affixing his or her official seal.... read full article
One authorized by law to acknowledge and certify documents and signatures.
An officer appointed by the governor with authority to take the acknowledgment of persons executing documents and to sign the certificate and affix a seal. Return to Top of Glossary
A person legally empowered to witness and certify the validity of documents and to take affidavits and depositions. Mortgage deeds, promissory notes and other closing documents often need to be notarized. The closing agent is normally a notary public. For more information, see the "Recording" and "Closings and Transactions" articles in the "Real Estate In-Depth" section.
A person authorized under state law to administer oaths and by whose signature or seal documents are certified as being authentic.
is a certifier of legal documents, i.e., somebody who is legally authorized to certify the authenticity of signatures and documents. Also called notary.
A person licensed by a state or federal government to bear witness with their seal, signature and a written record to the execution of some certain document classes.
A public officer authorized to administer oaths, attestations and certifications of certain documents, including security instruments.
One who is authorized by federal or local government to attest authentic signatures and administer oaths.
A person legally empowered to witness or certify the validity of signatures on documents.
A public officer whose function it is to administer oaths, to attest and certify documents, and to take acknowledgments.
A person who acknowledges oaths, such as the signing of a grant deed or deed of trust; must be duly appointed by the proper authorities.
A person commissioned by a state for a stipulated period to administer certain oaths and to attest and certify documents.
A person who authenticates a signature by determining that the person signing is truly the person of that name.
A person authorized by law to take acknowledgments and to administer oaths.
An officer authorized to administer oaths and certify signatures. In Louisiana, the notary has many other powers, such as preparing wills.
a legal practitioner, usually a solicitor, who witnesses the signing of documents or makes copies of them in order to verify their authenticity, especially for use abroad.
A state appointed official whose primary functions is to act as an impartial witness to verify the signing of documents.
Lawyer with authority to witness written documents and verbal statements, thus making them official. Someone who attests to the validity of deeds and other documents for official use.
A person authorized to acknowledge certain types of documents and before whom affidavits may be sworn.
An individual licensed by the state to charge a fee for acknowledging signatures on instruments. Back to the Top
An official appointed by the Secretary of State to administer oaths, to authenticate Contracts, to acknowledge Deeds, etc. A California Notary may act as such in any part of the State.
A state registered public officer who administers oaths; attests and certifies documents by signature and seal, giving authenticity; takes depositions and affidavits. In the absence of a seal, the notarization is void.
A person authorized to take acknowledgment to certain classes of documents, such as deeds, contracts, mortgages, and before whom affidavits may be sworn.
A public official who authenticates a written statement.
A public officer authorized by the state to verify the identity, authenticity and intent of people signing documents.
A person authorized to witness signatures on Court-related forms.
is a person who can be a witness when you sign papers that have to be “sworn to” or “notarized.” (See affidavit.) When a court form calls for this, go to your local “notary,” or court clerk, who can watch you sign the form. Banks and law offices also have notaries.
An official authorized to attest deeds, signatures, etc.
One authorized to take acknowledgments of certain types of documents, such as deeds, contracts, and mortgages.
An officer who is authorized to take acknowledgments to certain types of documents, such as deeds, contracts, and mortgages, and before whom affidavits may be swom.
a person whose most common function is to certify the signature of an individual.
A person appointed by the Governor to make sure certain documents are signed freely and by the person indicated.
A public officer who is authorized to witness and verify certain documents (e.g. contracts, deeds, mortgages). Also, an affidavit may be sworn before this public officer.
A public officer who has been authorized to administer oaths, attestations and certifications of certain documents.
a person authorized by the State of New York to administer oaths, certify documents and attest to the authenticity of signatures
Scottish version of a Commissioner for Oaths. Function is to attest to deeds, witness documents and execute formalities
A person appointed by a state official to serve the public as a disinterested witness, to take acknowledgments, administer oaths and affirmations, and to perform such other acts as are allowed or required by law.
A person recognised by law as having the ability to verify the signing of a deed, certify copies of documents, and witness documents from another country Related links: Justices of the Peace
A public officer authorized to attest the signing of documents requiring certification.
A person, designated by the state, which can certify the identity of a person when signing various documents.
Person authorized by the state to administer oaths and witness documents. Anotary's seal and signature authenticates a document.
Someone who is duly authorized to take acknowledgements of deeds, contracts, and mortgages.
An official authorized by law to witness or attest to an acknowledgment by a person who has executed an instrument.
An officer of the public that can authenticate signatories on documents, and take depositions or oaths. A state or jurisdiction may authorize an applicant to certify specific documents usually for a term of years. Banks, insurance agencies, legal offices, and government buildings often have persons who are notary publics on staff.
Public officer given the right to authenticate a document, accept a person's oath, administer depositions, and to conduct other activities in commercial business. An official seal is used by the Notary.
Someone who is authorised to swear oaths and certify the execution of deeds
A person with authority to take the acknowledgement of a person executing a document.
A person (usually a lawyer) appointed by the provincial Lieutenant-Governor with the power of drawing and keeping Deeds and of attesting protests of dis honoured negotiable instruments. This person is also a Commissioner of Oaths before whom affidavits are sworn.
A public officer authorized to administer oaths to attest or certify certain types of documents, to take depositions, and to perform certain other civil functions.
A notary public is an officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Generally speaking, a notary public in the United States of America has powers that are far more limited than the role of a civil law notary in the rest of the world, with the exception of Louisiana. For the purposes of authentication, most countries require commercial or personal documents which originate from or are signed in another country to be notarized before they can be used or officially recorded or before they can have any legal effect.
Notaries public (New York) are commissioned by the Secretary of State after passing a short examination in law and procedure.http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/notary1.htm A notary's commission is received from and kept on file with the county clerk in which they reside or do business, but notaries are empowered to actually perform their duties anywhere in the state.
A Notary in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is empowered to perform seven distinct official acts: take affidavits, verifications, acknowledgments and depositions, certify copies of documents, administer oaths and affirmations, and protest dishonored negotiable instruments. A notary is strictly prohibited from giving legal advice or drafting legal documents such as contracts, mortgages, leases, wills, powers of attorney, liens or bonds.
A Virginia notary is authorized to acknowledge signatures, take oaths, and certify copies of non-government documents which are not otherwise available, e.g. a notary cannot certify a copy of a birth or death certificate since a certified copy of the document can be obtained from the issuing agency. A notary may only authenticate a person based upon that person's documentation of their identity (such as a driver's license or identification card), or by the notary's own personal knowledge of the person appearing before them, use of witnesses to identify an individual is not permitted. A notary may not authenticate their own signature or that of their spouse, nor may a notary authenticate any document to which they or their spouse are a party.