The role of a notary public is to verify the identity of a person signing a document that’s required by law to be executed as such. Notaries public are not responsible for reviewing the content of the paperwork or determining its legality; the act of applying a notary seal is simply for verification purposes.
Notary signing agents have more of an involvement with the execution of documents that are related to real estate. This person goes over an entire loan package with borrowers who are obtaining a mortgage, ensuring that all signatures are in the right place and notarized as required by law. A notary public with a state-issued commission can go on to become a notary signing agent by achieving additional certification, the requirements of which vary by state.
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