FAQ

A notary public is a state-commissioned official whose primary role is to serve as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. In Kansas, notaries are authorized to verify the identity of individuals who appear before them and perform specific notarial acts in accordance with state law.

A notarial act is an official action a notary public is authorized to perform under Kansas law. The terms "notarial act" and "notarization" are often used interchangeably. Each notarial act is designed to help prevent fraud by ensuring proper identity verification, signer awareness, and compliance with state requirements. 

In Kansas, a notary may perform several notarial acts, including:

• Acknowledgements (and Acknowledgements in a Representative Capacity)

• Witnessing or Attesting a Signature

• Certifying or Attesting a Copy of a Record

• Administering an Oath or Affirmation

• Taking a Verification on Oath or Affirmation (Jurat, Affidavit)

• Noting a Protest of a Negotiable Instrument??

Please review the Preparing For Your Appointment page for more information. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me:  ‪(913) 274-9410‬ or olathenotarygal@gmail.com.

A notary can explain the differences between common notarial certificates and may provide sample ceritificate language, but a notary cannot advise you on which type of notarial act is required for your document. If you are unsure which notarization is needed, you should consult the person or entity that prepared the document, the party requesting the document, or an attorney before your appointment. 

Kansas law allows notaries to charge a fee for notarial services, but fees are NOT required by the state. Any fees charged must be disclosed and agreed to in advance, collected a the tiem of service, and recorded as required by law.

Yes. I am a commissioned Kansas Notary Public and maintain the bond required by state law.

No. Apostilles and authentications are issued by the Kansas Secretary of State for documents notarized by a Kansas notary and used outside the United States. While a notary cannot issue an apostille or authentication, the notary must ensure the notarization is completed correctly, as the Secretary of State cannot process documents with an incorrect or incomplete notarial certificate.

Not at this time.

Upon request, I can scan completed notarized documents and provide a secure PDF copy for your records or for delivery to a designated recipient via email. This service is for convenience only and does not include document review, filing, or submission. Files are not stored longer than necessary. Subject to fees - see Pricing information.