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Sworn Versus Unsworn Oaths
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- Published: December 27, 2019
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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.
Don’t Confuse Your Official Stamp With A Commission Expiration Date Stamp!
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- Published: December 27, 2019
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The official notary seal is the symbol of office that is universally expected on notarized documents. Notary seals can vary in size, dimension, and the information they contain. Certain states require their notaries to include their commission expiration date, along with their official notary seal, in the notarial certificate. A commission expiration date stamp is a useful way to add information, but a commission expiration date stamp is not an alternative to a notary’s official seal.
Attested Copy and Certified Copy: What's the Difference?
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- Published: June 5, 2024
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Attested copy or certified copy—which is it? The terms may sound interchangeable, but knowing the difference can help notaries understand what they can, and cannot, certify.
Notary Education - A Long Term Commitment
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- Published: December 27, 2019
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Notary education is selectively required from state to state. However, a growing trend in the United States suggests that mandatory education and/or examination may become a requirement for more states in the future.
Notary Public Underwriters Adds Bonding Services in New States
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- Published: February 27, 2014
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