Announcements

When can I refuse a notarization?

December 8th, 2017 - Many notaries feel they can refuse service based solely on the content of the document; but that is not true. Our recommendation is to not refuse service unless the signer: is unable to produce proper ID is not signing the document voluntarily refuses to sign the notary’s journal is not willing to swear under oath […]

“I need a notarization”… A conversation between notary and signer

November 3rd, 2017 - Most of the public at large may not know the intricacies of having a document notarized, and when the document doesn’t already include notarial language, they may not know what they need. However, the notarial language is not something you, the notary, can determine, unless you are a licensed attorney. This can leave you in […]

New Website!

April 29th, 2016 - Lieutenant Governor Launches New Notary Website SALT LAKE CITY (April 29, 2016) — Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer J. Cox is pleased to announce the launch of a redesigned, user-friendly, notary public website. The site features interactive resources such as; easy to access notary information, learning tools and a “find a notary” search engine. Notary.utah.gov is […]