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Celebrate Notary Public Day on November 7 and recognize the important contributions of notaries everywhere! This special day was created to honor the work done by these professionals, who are responsible for protecting individuals, organizations and businesses from fraud. Notary Publics have been around since ancient Rome and continue to be an essential part of our legal system today.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>13th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Notaries in Medieval England</div><div class='timeline-text'>Notaries were first recorded in England, serving the courts and the Church. They authenticated legal documents and served as impartial witnesses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1533</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Society of Scrivener Notaries</div><div class='timeline-text'>In London, the Society of Scrivener Notaries was established which was fundamental in regulating and establishing standards for notaries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1789</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Notary Publics in American Law</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States judiciary act formally acknowledged the role of Notary Publics to administer oaths and authenticate documents.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of National Notary Association</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Notary Association (NNA) was established in the U.S., offering comprehensive resources and support to the notary community.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Electronic Notarization Approval</div><div class='timeline-text'>Electronic notarization, or eNotarization, was approved, allowing notaries to affix electronic signatures and seals on digital documents.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Notary Public Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Notary Public Day was celebrated, recognizing the essential public service provided by notaries.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Notary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to visit a local notary and thank them for their hard work. Many notaries are often overlooked and underappreciated, and this simple gesture can go a long way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Notary Appreciation Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Throw an appreciation party for all the local notaries in your area. You can make it fun by having activities, offering snacks or even having each notary present their services.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a Thank You Note</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your appreciation by writing a thank you note expressing your gratitude to the notaries in your area. You can hand deliver it or send it by mail.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a Notary Awareness Campaign</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Help spread awareness about the importance of notaries in our society by organizing a campaign within your community. You can use social media, flyers, posters, and other creative methods to get the message out.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a Notary Charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look up any charitable organizations that support the work of notaries and donate what you can to help those in need of assistance with notary services.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Notary publics are essential to the legal system</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Notary publics play a vital role in the legal system, providing independent verification of documents and other important transactions. Without their expertise, many contracts and agreements would go unenforced or not be able to be enforced. Celebrating notary public day helps to recognize their contribution to society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Notary publics provide security and protection</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By independently witnessing and verifying documents as well as other signing ceremonies, notary publics help to protect people from fraud and forgery. Their presence ensures that any contract or agreement is legally binding and can be enforced if necessary.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Notary services are easily accessible</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Notary services are available at banks, post offices, law firms, and even some businesses such as supermarkets or hardware stores. This makes them an invaluable resource for those seeking their services. By celebrating notary public day, we can recognize how important these trained professionals are in our daily lives!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Notaries Public can Deny Service when Necessary</h3><p class='facts-content'>Notaries hold a serious responsibility in determining whether a person understands the implications of what the person is signing. If it's suspected that the signing is coerced or the signatory does not fully understand the document, a notary public can deny their services.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Notary Publics Minimize Legal Risk</h3><p class='facts-content'>A notary public acts as a neutral third-party witness which means they enhance the validity of documents. This can help to minimize legal risks associated with important transactions such as property deeds, power-of-attorney agreements, and wills.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Notaries Public are Governed by State Law</h3><p class='facts-content'>Notaries' responsibilities, requirements, limitations are determined by the state in which they are commissioned. Hence, laws and procedures can vary greatly from state to state.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Technology has Revolutionized Notaries' Work</h3><p class='facts-content'>The advent of eNotarization and remote online notarization has enabled notaries to fulfill their duties in the digital age, allowing document authentication and witnessing signings over the internet.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Notary Publics are Essential for International Business</h3><p class='facts-content'>For businesses operating internationally, notaries public verify that a document executed in the U.S. is authentic, enabling it to be recognized by foreign governments and businesses.</p></div></div>
Notary Public Day is celebrated on November 7 every year. In 2024 Notary Public Day will occur on a Thursday.
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