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A notary public is a public official who acts as the unbiased, third–party witness to the identity and signature of the person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose. The practice dates back to ancient Roman times when few people were taught to read and write. A notarius was appointed as a public official to create written documents of agreement or wills, and hold them for safekeeping.

Wax seals with individualized engravings or symbols were used as signatures at the end of the written agreements. In later centuries, ribbons were woven into multiple page documents to tie the pages together. Seals were placed over the knots to ensure no pages were added or removed. This was the birth of the notary seal and certificate.

In colonial America, persons of high moral character were appointed as public notaries to certify and keep safe documents of shipping and bills of lading for transatlantic shipping. Today notary publics play an important role in real estate transactions. A role our Company relies on since verifying the identity of sellers and borrowers is key to a successful closing. Every month in 2017, we will feature an article which includes tips and tricks for commissioned notaries. Take this month's notary quiz and find out the answer in an upcoming edition. Enjoy!

 

 

 
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