Posted by dickb/wi on 11/29/06 10:38am
Msg #162695

just a question......

why does a huge segment of the notary population think that we have a license or that we are licensed by the state????????........we as notaries have a COMMISSION...or-- we are COMMISSIONED by the state.......please folks take the time to know what you are and what you do.........my beef for the day................

Reply by Lee/AR on 11/29/06 11:00am
Msg #162703

Yes, I am <commissioned> as a Notary Public. And my beef for the year: We NOTARIES PUBLIC NOTARIZE signatures.

Reply by PL on 11/29/06 11:14am
Msg #162710

In this state, we are appointed

and yes I understand who we are and what we do.

Reply by dickb/wi on 11/29/06 3:16pm
Msg #162790

as we all are....when appointed you are commisioned.... n/m

Reply by Michelle/AL on 11/29/06 11:46am
Msg #162725

My Answer

Do you think they are confusing their business license with the commission? I post on my site that I'm both commissioned by the state and that I hold a license to conduct business in my city and county. Could that be the confusion or do you tink it's really ignorance on someone's part?

Reply by dickb/wi on 11/29/06 3:18pm
Msg #162791

i really think some people don't know..... n/m

Reply by MikeC/NY on 11/29/06 8:10pm
Msg #162857

Sometimes the State adds to the confusion...

Here in NY, notaries are commissioned, but here's the confusing part: the application is handled by the Division of Licensing Services; the State web site refers to "license forms"; the rules, regulations, and citations to relevant statutes are compiled into a booklet called "Notary Public License Law"; and "Notary Public" is include on the NY list of "Licensed Professions and Occupations" (right there between "Home Inspector" and "Pet Cemeteries"...). So I know I'm commissioned, but apparently I'm also licensed.