Each notary is required to follow a strict set of rules regarding their procedures and must keep strict records of each transaction they oversee. Notaries are impartial individuals of good moral character who are trained, tested, and appointed by their respective states. Keep in mind that a notary public completing a notarization form does not certify the document’s truthfulness, accuracy, or validity. In doing so, they are responsible for verifying only the identity and signature of the person signing a document before them.
A notary public is a licensed official with the authority to certify legal documents.