Notary public

What does a notary public do?

The duties of a notary public include assisting the general public in the following matters:

• Certifying signatures, transcripts, translations and other information about the content of documents
• Being present as a witness went storage rooms are opened or closed or when seals are applied or broken
• Supervising draws 
• Confirming that someone is authorised to do certain things or that someone has the expertise or the official position to represent someone else.

Who appoints a notary public?

The County Administrative Board appoints a notary public. The position of notary public can be subject to a time limit. The County Administrative Board states within which area the notary public is obliged to work. He or she, however, is also authorised to carry out assignments that fall outside the stated area.

To become a notary public it is necessary to have a law degree. The person should not have been declared bankrupt or have an administrator or trustee.