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- How do I renew my notary appointment?
- How do I report a change in my home or work address or my name while I am serving as a notary public?
- I have mailed a notary application and bond to the Secretary of State. When may I begin notarizing documents?
- I would like to return to my maiden name. What does this involve?
- If my notary appointment has expired and I have applied for anew appointment, may I continue to notarize documents?
- My notary commission will soon expire, I have received a notice from a "Notary Association" with instructions on how to apply for reappointment. What is this association?
- Should I accept a notary certificate from the county clerk that contains errors?
- What information is required when requesting that a commission be cancelled?
- When does a notary's commission officially expire?
- Where do I submit my resignation as a notary?
- A person whose identification indicates a first name of "Robert" has asked me to take his acknowledgment on a document he has signed as "Bob." Should I insist that he sign as "Robert?"
- As a Kansas notary, can I take a person's acknowledgment in another state, then return to Kansas and complete the notarial certificate here?
- Can I advertise my notary services in a foreign language?
- Can I notarize documents that I will be signing as an officer on behalf of a corporation?
- Can I only notarize documents in my own county?
- Can information about my notary application or appointment be given to other people?
- Can my employer keep my journal or notary stamp after I leave my job?
- Does Kansas law allow notarization of an electronic document?
- How do I renew my notary appointment?
- How do I report a change in my name, address, or seal while I am serving as a notary public?
- How does a notary identify a signer?
- If my notary appointment expires but I have applied for a new appointment, may I continue to exercise my notarial powers?
- Is notarization required by law?
- May a notary give legal advice or draft legal documents?
- May I notarize documents that originate from out-of-state?
- May I notarize documents when I am physically outside the state of Kansas?
- May I notarize my own signature and the signatures of my spouse, children, parents or other relatives?
- Must a notary determine the competence of the person signing the document?
- Must the person sign the document in my presence?
- Should I charge a fee for my services as a notary public?
- Should I keep a log book of notarization's which I perform?
- What are the liabilities and penalties for notary public misconduct?
- What are the most common errors or omissions made by notaries public in notarizing documents?
- What if my boss insists that I notarize a document when the person has not signed or acknowledged his or her signature in my presence?
- What if the prepared form contains an inaccurate notarial block, such as a notarial block that contains references to another state?
- What is a Kansas notary public?
- What is a surety?
- What is Errors and Omissions Insurance and do I need it?
- What is the most serious error made by notaries in notarizing documents?
- What should I do when I have a question about performing a notarial act?
- What types of notary seals are acceptable in Kansas?
- When can I use the term "notario publico?"
- When may I begin notarizing documents?
- Where does a person report illegal, improper, or questionable acts by a notary public?
- Why does the notary block have blanks for state and county, and how do I fill them out?
- Are both my signature and my notarial seal required for a transaction?
- Can I notarize a document for my employer if the signer is not present at the time of notarization?
- Is a journal required by law?
- May I certify or authenticate a photograph?
- May I notarize a birth or death certificate?
- May I notarize a document that does not have notarial wording?
- May I refuse to notarize a document for someone?
- May I use the term “Notario Publico” on my business sign?
- What is a jurat?
- What is a notarial certificate?
- What is an Apostille and where can I obtain one?
- What is satisfactory evidence?
- Where can I perform my duties?
- Where may I purchase a notary public surety bond?
- Are there restrictions on the way an instrument is signed?
- Can a notary notarize a document in which his or her employer has an interest?
- Can a private employer restrict the notarial activities of an employee during work hours?
- Can I complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on behalf of an employer?
- Can I get a copy of a notary's record book?
- Do I need to change my address if I move?
- Do I need to keep a record book? What information should be included?
- Do I need to return my Notary Public Commission to the Secretary of State's Office once it has been signed and notarized?
- Does a Texas notary public have jurisdiction on a U.S. military base or Indian reservation?
- Does the employer or the notary determine the fee charged for notary services performed during the employer's office hours?
- Does the employer or the notary determine the fee charged for notary services performed during the employer’s office hours?
- Does the secretary of state investigate complaints regarding the mortgage foreclosure procedures followed by a particular notary or company?
- How can I get a copy of my Texas Notary Bond?
- How do I become a Texas notary public?
- How do I file a complaint against a notary public?
- How do I obtain an apostille/certificate on my school transcript or diploma?
- How do I obtain an official certificate or apostille on a notarization?
- How do I renew my Texas notary public commission?
- How long does it take to process my application?
- How long should I keep my record book?
- How much does it cost to get a document notarized?
- I am an online notary public. What if my electronic seal or digital certificate expires or is no longer valid?
- I am changing jobs and my current employer will not let me take my notary book, seal or commission with me. What should I do?
- Is a government employee required to notarize documents for the general public?
- Is a notary public seal required?
- May a notary public determine which type of notarial certificate should be attached to a document?
- May I advertise in a language other than English?
- May I change my name from the name shown on my Notary Public Commission?
- May I make a certified copy of a birth certificate or a marriage license?
- May I notarize my spouse's signature? May I notarize for my spouse's business? May I notarize for my relatives?
- May I perform notarial acts in all counties in Texas?
- May I take an acknowledgement over the telephone?
- What are the requirements for performing an electronic notarization?
- What constitutes good cause for the secretary of state to take disciplinary action against a notary public?
- What do I do if I lose my seal or notary book?
- What do I do with my stamp/seal when my commission expires or I am no longer a notary public?
- What if I have further questions about filing a complaint against a notary public?
- What type of action may the secretary of state take?
- Who is eligible to become a Texas notary public?
- Who may file a complaint against a notary public?