Occupation
Notary public
Witnesses signatures, administers oaths and affirmations, and certifies copies and declarations so that documents are accepted as genuine elsewhere. Scope varies enormously: in some places it is a narrow witnessing power, in others a full profession handling conveyancing and estates.
Also known as: Notary
Occupation content
Part of Law, compliance and justice
What the work involves
- Verify the identity of the person signing a document
- Witness signatures and administer oaths or affirmations
- Certify copies of original documents as true copies
- Complete notarial certificates and apply the seal or stamp
- Keep a register of the notarial acts performed
How people commonly enter
- Appointment or commissioning through the authority that regulates notaries locally
- Qualification as a lawyer, where notarial powers attach to legal practice
- Specialist notarial program where the jurisdiction runs a separate profession
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Public facing · Desk based · Works independently · Predictable routine
Related interests
Conventional (organizing) · Enterprising (leading)
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Official sources
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- O*NET OnLine — Legal Support Workers, All Other (23-2099.00) · United States
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- Canada NOC (ESDC) — National Occupational Classification search · Canada
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