Legal Definition and Related Resources of Notary Public

A person who attests the execution of any deeds or writings, or makes certified copies of them in order to render the same authentic, especially for use abroad. He is appointed to his office by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and can be removed from office by the Court of Faculties

noun

• attestor of documents
• clerk of the court
• commissioner of oaths
• functionary
• indorser
• notary
• official
• recorder
• register
• registerer
• registrar
• scriba
• scribe
• scrivener
• subscriber

A Public Ministerial Officer, Also An Agent Of The State, Commissioned By The Secretary Of State To Serve The Public As An Impartial Party To A Document, To Deter Fraud, With Duties Specified By Law.

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English Spanish Translation of Notary Public

Fedatario (Notary Public)

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Concept of Notary Public in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Notary Public: One who is authorized by the state or federal government, to administer oaths, and to attest to the authenticity of signatures. A federal authorization may extend the authority to attest to the authenticity of certain documents, and to act as a notary in foreign countries.

Concept of Notary Public in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Notary Public: One who is authorized by the state or federal government, to administer oaths, and to attest to the authenticity of signatures. A federal authorization may extend the authority to attest to the authenticity of certain documents, and to act as a notary in foreign countries.

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