September 10th, 2018 - Dear Utah Notary, Over the years there has been a lot of confusion regarding 3rd party notary organizations such as the National Notary Association, 123Notary and other companies that offer assistance to notaries with training materials, notary bonds, stamps and journals. However, none of these companies can commission notaries for the State of Utah. Please […]
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Notary Seminar Registration Logan, UT August 16, 2018
July 26th, 2018 - Registration is now open! This free notary training seminar is available to existing notaries public, and those wanting to know more about becoming a notary public for the State of Utah. Notaries public hold an important position of responsibility, therefore, it is essential for notaries to understand the duties and responsibilities under current Utah law. Once commissioned […]
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018 NOTARY FEE INCREASE
June 29th, 2018 - The Lieutenant Governor’s office will be changing the rates of notary commissions effective July 1, 2018. The new fee for a four year commission will be $95 for the initial application and test, and $40 to retake the notary test within 30 days of the first test attempt. Please keep in mind these costs do […]
Notary Seminar July 9th, 2018
June 4th, 2018 - Registration is now open! This free notary training seminar is available to existing notaries public, and those wanting to know more about becoming a notary public for the State of Utah. Notaries public hold an important position of responsibility, therefore, it is essential for notaries to understand the duties and responsibilities under current Utah law. […]
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 […]
5 Steps to Completing a Correct Notarization of a Signature
June 14th, 2017 - Follow these 5 Steps to Completing a Correct Notarization of a Signature
Effective May 9, 2017 Important New Notary Laws
May 9th, 2017 - Dear Utah Notary, The 2017 General Legislative Session brought many needed changes and updates to the current notary code. Included in these numerous changes are new laws, as well as clarification to the existing language of Utah Code Annotated § Title 46 Chapter 1 Notaries Public Reform Act. It is very important that you review […]
Important Notice Regarding Discontinuation of Risk Management Bond
April 3rd, 2017 - RE: DISCONTINUATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT BONDS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC Beginning May 9, 2017, The Division of Risk Management will no longer issue bonds for State employees applying to be notaries public. Current Risk Management bonds issued to notaries will stay in effect until commission expiration. State employees applying for a notary public commission after May […]
Important Notice Regarding All Notaries Public
December 5th, 2016 - RE: Notification to all current and expired Notaries Public Beginning December 10th 2016, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor will no longer be mailing paper copies of the Certificate of Authority issued to Notaries Public. In an effort to reduce costs incurred by printing and mailing our office will be sending a PDF version of […]