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When becoming a notary public, you’ll hear a lot about bonds, supplies, and Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance. But what exactly is notary E&O insurance, and do you really need it? Let’s uncover the truth.
Read more: Do Notaries Need E&O Insurance? The Truth Every Notary Should Know
It’s embarrassing, but it happens even to the most careful of Notaries: the Notary completes and signs a notarial certificate on a document, but later learns that they added incorrect information to the certificate, left out required information, or forgot to add their stamped or embossed seal. If you are later asked to correct an error or omission on a notarial certificate, here’s how you can proceed.
Read more: May A Notary Correct Their Error or Omission on a Notarial Certificate?
Moving to a new home? Recently started a new job? Discovered your Notary stamp (seal) or journal (record book) is either missing or has been stolen? Notifying the Secretary of State’s Office of these events is more crucial than ever.
Every profession comes with its own set of challenges, and being a notary is no different. It can be haunted by ghastly errors that can be potentially harmful to both notaries and their clients. However, there is no need to fret about these potential errors. With knowledge and experience, these missteps can be easily avoided. Let's explore some of the most common errors and the ways to steer clear of them.
Read more: How to Avoid Common Mistakes During a Notarization
Notaries Public in all U.S. jurisdictions are authorized to administer oaths and affirmations. Oaths and affirmations both function as solemn promises of truthfulness, and both are statements made under the penalty of perjury. The key difference between an oath and an affirmation is that an oath invokes a higher power.
Changes to New Mexico's notary statutes will take effect January 1, 2022. These changes affect many aspects of notary public law, including commission qualifications, record book (journal) requirement, and changes to the official Notary stamp.
Read more: New Mexico Notary Public Law Changes Effective January 1, 2022