A must-have for every practicing and aspiring Notary, this book covers pertinent Notary laws and valuable information and techniques you can use to become a confident Notary and perform worry-free notarizations. The laws and techniques are helpfully divided into eight sections and the information is conveyed through clear, easy-to-understand language and tables that clearly impart vital data This complete resource provides:

• Qualifications for becoming a Notary Public and contact information for all Notary Regulating Officials
• Common notarial acts
• Proper ways to identify signers
• Procedures for maintaining a journal of notarial acts
• Official seal and bond requirements
• How to obtain authentication of the signature and seal of a Notary
• Handling special circumstances
• And what actions are considered misconduct and what penalties may result

The U.S. Notary Primer is a must for all Notaries who want to perform their official duties confidently and according to law and best practice.