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Your Notary Journal (Record Book) – An Essential Tool
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- Published: July 29, 2024
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Why is regular use of a notary journal/record book so important to a notary public?
What is a Notary?
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- Published: July 22, 2024
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Curious about what a notary public is and how you can become one? Explore our blog to learn more about notaries and how you can join their ranks!
Notarization Checklist
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- Published: July 15, 2024
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Before proceeding with any notarization, a notary must determine if they are able to perform the task or if they must decline it. This involves several key checks.
Georgia Notaries: Journal Use Required for Transactions Involving “Self-Filers” Beginning January 1, 2025
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- Published: July 18, 2024
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Effective January 1, 2025, every Georgia notary public who performs a notarial act at the request of a “self-filer” must document the notarial act in a “written” (paper) or electronic journal.
How to Notarize Signatures on Handwritten Documents
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- Published: July 8, 2024
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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.
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