What is Notary Public?

A Notary is a public officer appointed under authority of State Law who has power under the relevant Notary Statute to administer an oath, to certify affidavits, to take acknowledgements, depositions or sworn testimony, and to take certain actions in some commercial transactions, such as the formal protesting of negotiable instruments. Documents and signatures of the Notary are authenticated by recognition of the Notary Seal.