Posted by PaulJr on 9/9/08 1:21am
Msg #263662
Can somebody explain how to notarize a protest?
Can you differentiate notarizing a protest from all other notarial acts? Thanks...
| Reply by Lee/AR on 9/9/08 1:36am
Msg #263663
Lots of info if you'll just Google it. Way too much to go into on this board, imho.
| Reply by Leon_CO on 9/9/08 4:03am
Msg #263664
You will need to check your state notary laws. It should be covered in them.
In Colorado, for example, the certificate is quite long, and the notary must do what is called "presentment".
It is also recommended that you not attempt to do it if you aren't familiar with financial and legal terminology. Better to pass it on to a notary at a bank, or someone who will be acting under the supervision of an experienced bank officer or an attorney familiar with the Uniform Commercial Code.
So again, check your state's notary laws.
Good luck.
P.S. The source of that information is taken from the 'Colorado Notary Law Primer'. You should be able to find similar information if you have one for California.
| Reply by MichiganAl on 9/9/08 11:05am
Msg #263677
I will only notarize something willingly
I will not notarize if they protest...
Serious answer: My Michigan law primer covers it as well. "A protest is a written statement by a notary or other authorized officer verifying that payment was not received on an instrument such as a bank draft. Before issuing a certificate of protest, the notary must present the bank draft or other instrument to the person, firm, or institution obligated to pay, a procedure called presentment."
According to my primer, this is an antiquated procedure that is rarely done today. Michigan notaries are not allowed to execute protests.
| Reply by rengel/CA on 9/9/08 2:26pm
Msg #263707
Here is a link to the 2008 California notary Handbook.
http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/notary_hdbk.pdf
I suggest you read it, get to know it intimately, and then keep it handy for any unusual questions that come up. Mine is dog eared, highlighted, tabbed, spindled, folded and almost mutilated.
It is your first stop for questions. It is a great source of information - utilize it!
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