Notary Public Chiung-Yun Hu Robert Olivares

Bo Ram Kim Edger Arriaza

Wen-Hui Chien Cynthia Tsai

04/23/2014

What a Notary Public Is Constituted by law to serve the public in non-

contentious matters

Appointed by the Secretary of State

Endowed with the authority to perform legal services

Concerned with powers-of-attorney, estates, deeds, and foreign and international business

Be an impartial witness to certain transactions

How to Become a Notary Public in California?

California resident 18 years old A course of study A written examination Background check

Job Duties Verify the Identity

Witness a Signature

Certify a Copy

Administer an Oath

Keep the Records

Performing Weddings

Education No degree required Complete a approved six-hour

course

Be given a license through the state

License

Personal Skills Needed Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Strong organization skills

Excellent communication skills

Typing ability

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Classes Needed –Seminars by MT.SAC

Become a Notary in 1 Day 6-hour course Laws How to pass the exam Identify document signers Keep a journal / fill out

certificates Fee: $101(+$30 material)

Classes Needed –Seminars by MT.SAC

Renewing Notaries A 3-hour notary refresher

course Review laws Fee: $52 (+$30 material)

Salary

Benifits Self-employed ─ No

Employee ─ Medical insurance ─ Paid vacation ─ Retirement Plans

Future Outlook – Job Trends

California Notary Public Jobs increased 36% since December 2012

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Why do some businesses need a notary?

Money Time Service

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What type of businesses they acquire benefits

Car dealerships Insurance companies Mortgage companies Construction companies Schools

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Sources of Information The California Secretary of State http://www.sos.ca.gov/

American Society of Notaries 1. http://www.asnnotary.org/

2. http://www.simplyhired.com

3. http://www.1hourmarriage.com

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