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What is the role of a Notary Public?
What is the role of a Notary Public?
- A state senator
- A public official appointed by the governor (correct)
- A judge in court
- A private lawyer
What is a Notary De Jure?
What is a Notary De Jure?
One who holds office pursuant to the requirements of the law.
Define Non-Notary Attorney.
Define Non-Notary Attorney.
A notary who is not an attorney.
What is the purpose of a Notary Bond?
What is the purpose of a Notary Bond?
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What is required if a document is sent out of state?
What is required if a document is sent out of state?
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What does the term 'Instrument' refer to in notarial law?
What does the term 'Instrument' refer to in notarial law?
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What is meant by 'Raise Seals'?
What is meant by 'Raise Seals'?
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Define the term 'Transfer' in a notarial context.
Define the term 'Transfer' in a notarial context.
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Marital Status only includes whether someone is single or married.
Marital Status only includes whether someone is single or married.
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What does SSN/TIN stand for?
What does SSN/TIN stand for?
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What is a Prothonotarial Certificate?
What is a Prothonotarial Certificate?
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Define the term 'Oath.'
Define the term 'Oath.'
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What does the term 'Recordation' refer to?
What does the term 'Recordation' refer to?
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What is the role of a Clerk of Court?
What is the role of a Clerk of Court?
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What constitutes False Public Records?
What constitutes False Public Records?
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What does 'Just Cause' refer to?
What does 'Just Cause' refer to?
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Notary Definitions
- A Notary Public is a public official appointed by the governor, meeting specific statutory requirements outlined in Title 35 of La.Revised Statutes.
- Notary de Jure refers to a notary who legally holds office, having complied with all correct procedures.
- A Non-Notary Attorney is a notary who does not hold an attorney's license.
- Notary Bond serves as a financial guarantee related to the obligations performed by a notary, typically provided through a surety contract.
- A Seal is the notary's signature and is required as a raised seal for documents sent out of state or for DMV purposes.
- An Instrument is any document that requires a signature and a notarial act, including both written and electronic formats.
- Raise Seals are impressed seals on documents, necessary for notarization for certain official uses.
- Transfer means to convey or hand over rights or property from one individual or place to another.
- Marital Status includes being single or married, both of which are significant in legal documentation.
- SSN/TIN refers to the last four digits of an individual's Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number, which must be noted in legal documents.
- Full Name encompasses various formats, including first name, middle name, and last name combinations.
- According to R.S. 35:12, Names Beneath Signatures must be clearly printed or typed under the signatures of all relevant parties.
- 3rd Person / 3rd Party refers to individuals who are not involved with an instrument or legal agreement.
- Respite Action is a legal act allowing a debtor to negotiate for time to pay debts owed to creditors.
- The Attorney Bar Roll Number is assigned to attorneys for identification upon admission to the bar.
- An Ex Officio Notary has limited powers and can be appointed through election or hiring.
- Notary de Facto performs notarial acts but does so without official title, leading to invalid actions.
- Commission signifies the authority given by the state for someone to act as a notary, involving the issuance of a certificate.
- Capacity refers to the legal qualifications necessary for parties involved in a contract, including age requirements for witnesses and contracting parties.
- A Prothonotarial Certificate is a formal attestation confirming an individual’s status as a duly appointed notary.
- To Encumber means to impose claims like mortgages or liens on property.
- An Oath is a declaration attesting to the truthfulness of statements, breach of which constitutes perjury.
- Recordation involves formally recording an instrument with the designated authority as governed by the law.
- The Clerk of Court acts as the parish recorder for legal documents and records.
- Marital History must detail past marriages, including former spouse names and termination circumstances in relevant legal acts.
- A Permanent Mailing Address is required to be included in all legal documents, indicating where the individual receives correspondence.
- False Public Records involve filing forged or falsified documents and constitute a legal offense.
- The Secretary of State oversees business licenses, incorporations, and election administration within the state.
- Justice of the Peace handles minor disputes and certain preliminary hearings, but does not need to be a licensed attorney.
- An Attorney Notary is both a practicing attorney and a commissioned notary.
- Suspension refers to a temporary loss of powers or privileges for a notary.
- Just Cause is a legal term indicating sufficient reason for certain actions, typically related to disciplinary measures.
- An Apostille authenticates a notary's signature for documents intended for international use under the Hague Convention.
- To Affix Seals means to attach the notary seal securely to legal documents.
- Acknowledgment is a notarial act verifying a signer’s consent and understanding of the document's implications.
- A Legatee is an individual designated in a will to inherit personal property.
- A Municipal Number corresponds to the specific house or property number at a physical address.
- Jurisdictional Limits define the areas within which a notary can perform official acts.
- The Parish Recorder is responsible for maintaining records of various instruments related to properties and mortgages.
- A Leave of Absence indicates a temporary break or absence from duty.
- A Meeting of Creditors occurs within bankruptcy court, where debts are collectively addressed and negotiated.
- A Notary ID Number is assigned upon commissioning and must appear on all notarized documents.
- A Temporary Drivers Permit can serve as a form of identification for notarial acts.
- An Annual Report is a mandatory filing confirming a notary's qualifications, including their bond status and address.
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