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Arkansas Bill SB 743 was passed and has become Act 570. The bill was passed on March 24, 2015, with an effective date of July 22, 2015.
In America, the two notarial acts most often performed for a document signer are the acknowledgment; and the jurat (also called a "verification" on oath or affirmation).
Read more: The Difference Between Acknowledgments and Jurats
Notaries often face situations where the name on a signer's ID does not exactly match the name on the document being signed. This issue is common, especially if someone recently married or divorced and has not updated their ID or if they use nicknames socially but their legal name is on the documents. Here's how notaries can resolve these issues:
Did you know an employer can be sued over an employee’s improper notarization? Notaries are personally liable, but companies can be held responsible too. Learn how both can lower their risk.
Read more: Notaries and Employers of Notaries: Know Your Liability