Notary Basics

Course Outline:

Seat Time: 1.25hrs - Desc:

This course will introduce the learner to the position of notary at the financial institution. The course will familiarize the learner with his/her responsibilities as a notary by providing detailed information regarding the proper use of the notary journal, acknowledgment forms, and seals and stamps. After completing this course, the learner will understand:

• The role of the notary at the financial institution.
• What jurats and acknowledgements are and how they are used.
• The potential penalties for notary misconduct.. 

Course Topics:

T1. Notary Basics: This topic will explore the basic duties and requirements of the notary, including the purpose of a notary and how to achieve success as a notary.

T2. The Notary Journal: This topic will discuss the importance of the notary journal, or notarial register, and will provide a detailed outline of how to keep appropriate entries.

T3. Jurat and Acknowledgement Forms: This topic will describe the forms of notarization most commonly used by notaries, jurats and acknowledgements, and how they are used.

T4. Seals and Stamps: This topic will provide details on the seals and stamps used by notaries for notarial acts and forms.

T5. Misconduct and Errors: This topic will explain the high regard with which the government holds notaries public, and will provide information on the penalties of notary misconduct.