What Is Notarial Act?
An official action performed by a notary public to attest to the authenticity of a signature or document. The notary verifies the identity of the signer and confirms they are acting willingly without duress. This is the core function tested extensively on the exam.
Notarial Act across 2 exams
Notarial Act appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- CA Notary
- An official action performed by a notary public to attest to the authenticity of a signature or document. The notary verifies the identity of the signer and confirms they are acting willingly without duress. This is the core function tested extensively on the exam.
- PA Notary
- Any formal transaction performed by a notary public, such as administering oaths, certifying signatures, notarizing documents, or verifying copies. Each act must be recorded in the notary's journal and executed in compliance with Pennsylvania law.