What Is Notary Public?

A public officer commissioned by the state to serve as an impartial witness to the signing of documents and to help deter fraud.

Notary Public across 3 exams

Notary Public appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

NY Notary
A public officer commissioned by the state to serve as an impartial witness to the signing of documents and to help deter fraud.
CA Notary
A public officer commissioned by the state to serve as an impartial witness to document signings and to help deter fraud.
PA Notary
A public officer commissioned by the state to serve as an impartial witness to document signings and to help deter fraud.