By requiring signatories to physically appear, notaries mitigate risks associated with identity theft and document forgery. This added security layer ensures that all processes are transparent and trustworthy, reinforcing the integrity of legally binding documents.

Notaries play a critical role in validating legal documents. Their responsibilities encompass several key functions essential for ensuring document integrity and trust in transactions.

Currently to qualify as a notary public in England and Wales it is necessary to have earned a law degree or qualified as a solicitor or barrister in the past five years, and then to take a two-year distance-learning course styled the Postgraduate Diploma in Notarial Practice.

Notaries in civil law jurisdictions are specialized in all matters relating to real estate, completing title exams in order to confirm the ownership of the property, the existence of any encumbrances such as easements or mortgages and hypothecs.

In real estate transactions, notarization is vital for verifying the identities of the parties involved and confirming the voluntary nature of agreements.

These additional steps in a court dispute are avoided in case the document is notarized because, as stated in Section 1, notarized documents can be submitted to the court without having to prove each and every statement made therein.

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In the context of a power of attorney, notaries safeguard against undue influence. They ensure the signatory is competent and aware of the implications of granting such authority. This verification provides reassurance that the document’s execution aligns with the signer’s intentions.

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Notaries authenticate documents by certifying their validity. They verify the authenticity of signatures on various documents like affidavits and contracts.

A notary, while a legal professional, is distinct from an advocate in that they do not represent the person who engages their services, or act in contentious matters.

Under the Act a notary public in has the "power of drawing, passing, keeping and issuing all deeds and contracts, charter-parties and other mercantile transactions in this Province, and also of attesting all commercial instruments brought before him for public protestation, and otherwise of acting as is usual in the office of notary, and may demand, receive and have all the rights, profits and emoluments rightfully appertaining and belonging to the said calling of notary during pleasure."[11]

By keeping meticulous transaction records, notaries provide an additional layer of security and serve as a reference in legal disputes.

Traditional Notary: Notary who qualifies for a commission in their state and has met the state’s application Mobile Notary requirements.