A "
notary
" or "
notary public
"
is a person authorized to administer oaths and to certify documents as
genuine.
Notarial services help make the statements
in affidavits, powers of attorney, and other documents more "official"
and promotes their acceptance. A notary's certification on a document
assures whoever examines it that it is what it appears to be.
One of the most common notarial acts is
certifying a signature, for example, on an affidavit or power of
attorney. A notary may provide this service only when the signer is
physically present. The personal appearance requirement explains why
the notary's seal is so widely accepted. The notary can certify that
the signature is genuine, because the person actually signs in the
presence of the notary and provides positive proof of identity.
Another common notarial act is certifying copies of documents as
true
copies
of the original. By comparing the original document to the copy, the
notary can certify that the copy is a duplicate of the original. This
certified true copy is acceptable for most purposes.
Terri M. Miles also provides full notarial services.
TerriM.Miles
Attorney at Law
310 Weyer St
Gretna, LA 70053
Email tmm@terrimiles.com Voice504.367.7250
Fax504.367-7576
Copyright 2005 Terri Miles, Attorney at Law. All rights reserved.
