How a Notary Public Business Operates
A notary public is a public servant selected by the county or state to administer oaths or affirmations. He is expected to administer oaths or affirmations in a formal or informal capacity and take proofs of deeds, both original and copies. Documents certified by notaries are recorded in the notary’s office for all posterity. In some states a notary public is required to obtain a license from the secretary of state. Notary license information can be obtained from the notary public’s office or Department of Motor Vehicles.
In California, you can search for a notary public by name or address. To find a notary in Oakland, look in the phone book under Oakland notary public or look in Google to find a list of local businesses that offer notary services. If you are not sure how to find a notary public by name, ask the person at the office. They should be able to help you with directions.
Before a notary public signs a document he must be asked to sign in front of witnesses. A notary public will typically request that the signing be taken before him or by someone authorized to administer oaths and affirmations. When requesting a signature for a legal document, a notary public must produce an identification card that contains his or her signature.
The notary public will most likely be fingerprinted before he is licensed by the Secretary of State. Your license will be suspended if you are not able to produce a valid signature within a reasonable amount of time. If the notary fails to appear at the required hearing, the license will be suspended. You should contact the county sheriff to report any notary license suspension. In addition to a suspension, a notary who violates a court order may be punished by having his driver’s license revoked.
After becoming a notary public Oakland resident, you must renew your license every four years. The notary public will be asked to submit fingerprints and take an oral exam prior to renewal. You can also choose to reapply if you lose your license. To apply for reapplication, you must first submit a completed Application for a Notary Public. In addition to the application, you will need to submit a completed fingerprint card and a copy of your court orders and a statement that states why you lost your license.
It is not uncommon for people who are not residents of Oakland to choose this profession as their livelihood. However, notaries are not allowed to provide legal advice to clients. There are no federal restrictions on the notary public. This means that anyone who becomes a notary public in Oakland can engage in all transactions as a notary public.
