When Using Notary Services Kenilworth IL Residents Safeguard Themselves

By Betty Walker


Those days when two people sealed an agreement with nothing more than a hand shake are certainly long gone. Modern life has grown complex and trust has no place when transacting or entering into legal agreements. Everything needs to be written down, sealed in a contract, witnessed, filed and notarised in case a disagreement arises at some stage. By making use of notary services Kenilworth IL citizens make sure that that they cover themselves against any eventuality.

Modern notaries date back to the times of ancient Rome where scribes slowly but surely became more important to society. From simply copying texts they started to act as witnesses to meetings, negotiations, speeches and judicial hearings. Their records were deemed important and so are those of modern notaries. Notaries are required to be individuals of good standing, beyond reproach and generally accepted as people of integrity.

Notaries are often called upon to certify copies of documents, such as identity documents, as true and real copies of the original. Certified copies are often required when it is not possible to relinquish the original. Another routine task is to administer oaths. Court witnesses are required to lay down an oath that they will be truthful and the same is true when public officials are sworn into their positions.

Yet another common task of notaries is to take down affidavits and depositions. Depositions are important to lawyers and the courts because they are the records of potential witnesses and sometimes even the accused. The depositions help the lawyer to know ahead of time what the testimony of a witness is going to be and sometimes, if a witness is unable to be present in court, a deposition is accepted instead.

Notaries are often asked to act as witnesses when important discussions and negotiations take place. They will note what is said, who said it, who attended the discussion and what the outcomes of the discussions were. They will also record decisions and undertakings. Duly notarized recordings of such meetings and negotiations are not easily challenged.

One of the more interesting tasks notaries are sometimes asked to perform is to act as witnesses when specific events take place. Organizations such as Guinness World Records, for example, require that any world record attempt be witnessed and notarized. The courts also sometimes use notaries to act as witnesses that orders of the court have been obeyed and that all the conditions have been met.

All notaries are required to keep careful records of everything they do. These records are vital in proving that someone has indeed made an affidavit or sworn an oath, for example. It cases where disputes arises, the records of notaries often serve to clarify matters and to clear up misunderstandings. In fact, most people will not even consider a dispute when the matter in question has been notarised.

Notaries play an important role in helping to safeguard people from abuse, false accusations and even court action. Because they are held in such high regard their word on a matter is almost always viewed as the final word. It is indeed an honour to be appointed as a notary.




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