Administer an Oath of Office to a Notary Public

First time, Today I got an excellent opportunity to administer an Oath of Office to a fellow Notary Public Julie Akina – who renewed her commission. It was an awesome experience. Thank You  Julie for the opportunity.

This is what Julie Akina had to say on my Facebook page :

“The dignity with which Nathan administered to me the oath of office made me feel very proud to be renewing my commission.”


One of the most important duties of the Notary is to administer oaths and affirmations.  An oath is a pledge on one’s personal honor, but both are legally equivalent and subject the oath-taker or affirmant to penalties for perjury. Both may be notarial acts in their own right — as “swearing in” a new public official — or they may be part of the process of performing an acknowledgment or jurat notarization.
Oaths and affirmations should be taken seriously and always administered with a degree of formality.

2012 Notary of the Year special Honoree recognition

2012 Notary of the Year special Honoree recognition

 

On  June 5, 2012, at the Annual Notary conference in San Diego  organized by National Notary Association, Nathan Ganeshan was recognized and honored as 2012 Notary of the Year special Honoree.  Nathan is one among the top 5 Notaries in the US who received this honor.

hank you all for your support, nomination, recommendation and of course for your business!

Nathan Notary uses Privacy Guard

n this video Nathan explains about the privacy guard and how Nathan protect the signer’s personal information from others by using Notary Privacy Gaurd while providing best services.

Please watch.: Here is the link : http://youtu.be/6Frz4gwTc4M

Volunteer appreciation week – April 11, 2012

O April 11th , Santa Clara Senior Center organized a wonderful volunteer recognition party in appreciation of their volunteers who dedicated their time at the senior center by providing service to Seniors. I was very happy to be part of the team.

Nathan Notary supports & sponsor – Read – a – thon

Nathan Notary supports & sponsor “Read – a thon” reading competition :

As a part of my community service, I am supporting Evergreen elementary Education foundation’s ( EEEF) Read- a- thon reading challenge and sponsoring Apple’s Ipod Touch for one of the winner. All the benefit the enrichment of all school libraries in the Evergreen school district.

New learning to my Notary knowledge. !! – Mexican ID

New learning to my Notary knowledge. !!

Recently a signer presented Mexican ID issued by the Mexican consulate. I was not sure whether I can accept the ID issued by Mexican Consulate for notarization. As per Notary Handbook, I can accept  ” Driver license issued by Mexican public agency authorized to issue driver’s license”.  I thought it would be  wise and safe to say “Sorry, I need to check whether I can accept this ID for notarization or not” and rescheduled the appointment for another day.

Later I found out, An ID issued by the Mexican consulate (Matricula Consular card)  is not an acceptable form of identification that a California Notary can use when identifying a signer.

I was really saved and  Thank God.. I did not carry out the notarization.

Thumb print : Does the Notary need to take Thumbprint during notarization?

Thumb print : Does the Notary need to take Thumbprint during notarization?

As per California law Notaries are required to take signers’ thumbprints for certain transactions. Ie., deed, quitclaim deed, or deed of trust affecting real property or a power of attorney document. .

However its always a good practice to take thumbprint for all the notarization from every signer because of its value in deterring fraud and providing evidence to law enforcement officials

 As a Notary over the last 5+ years, I have been taking Thumbprint for all the notarization from every signer.. no exception!

Thank you for your understanding.