Q. What steps should I take to ensure that I conduct myself properly as a Notary Public?

A.To protect both yourself and the people you may serve, all Notaries Public should follow these simple procedures:
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9. Although not required by law, a detailed entry of the notarial act should be recorded in a record register. The Secretary of State strongly recommends that all notarial acts be recorded in a separate, permanently bound record book, with each entry including: the type, date and time of day of each notarial act; a description of the document or proceeding; the signature, printed name and address of each person whose signature is notarized and of each witness; and whether (1) the signer was personally known to the Notary Public, (2) identified on sworn word of a credible witness, or (3) identified through identification cards, which must be described in the record book.