This manual offers clear-cut answers that the job of a notary public demands. The unique quick-reference format of this manual provides a reliable resource for prompt answers to the questions, problems, and dilemmas. Topics including appointment, authority and duties, fees chargeable, oaths, affidavits, acknowledgments, depositions, seals, and commercial paper are covered. The text portion of the manual is followed by a section containing up-to-date relevant statutory provisions from every state.
Notaries public can learn how to:
- Attest and certify official documents and signatures- Protest notes and bills of exchange- Charge fees and keep accurate record- Handle negotiable instruments under the UCC- Differentiate the practice of law from notarial service
This book also includes helpful comparative charts, a glossary of legal terms presented in plain language, and a comprehensive index.
