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Are you keeping copies of your customers' notarized documents to prove your accuracy? You might be violating their privacy! Discover the right way to protect yourself —without violating your customers' privacy.

If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself during a notarization, especially when it comes time to speak, you’re not alone. Many notaries, especially new or rarely practicing ones, aren’t always sure what to say during a verbal ceremony. But the verbal ceremony portion of a notarization isn’t optional—it’s an essential element.

Perhaps this has happened to you… a person presents a handwritten document or letter with no notarial “certificate” language on it, but they ask for their signature to be notarized. Knowing the proper steps to take, as a notary, can help prepare you to handle this situation with ease.

Some Notaries don’t realize that the verbal ceremony is a vital part of every notarization involving a signature on a document. To help you remember the verbal ceremonies you should perform, we’ve provided the wording of each one to keep, as a reference.

New York's Department of State has adopted new administrative rules that include important recordkeeping requirements for all Notaries.

📣 Attention Arizona Notaries!
A new competency exam will be required starting July 1, 2025, for all new and renewing commissions. Get the details and prepare early!

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