Notary Public
A public officer who is authorized by the state government
through a certification process to witness and verify certain documents (i.e.,
contracts, deeds, mortgages). Official affidavits
may be sworn before a notary public.
A public figure authorized to attest to the signing of documents, such as deeds or
mortgages. The notary public certifies that he or she has witnessed the signing of
the document by also signing the document and affixing his or her official seal.
