Notarizing a Document (Step 5) | Notarial Certificate
Fill in the notarial certificate When completing the certificate, Notary ensures that all information in it is correct. For example, the venue — marked by the words “State of … County of …” — notes where the notarization is being performed and not where the document was prepared or will be filed. Finally, Notary will sign and affix their seal on the certificate properly. The certificate must be signed exactly the Notary's name name appears on their commission. Their seal shou