Notarization Agreement Terms

NOTARIZATION AGREEMENT TERMS

This Notarization Agreement Terms (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Notary Name: (the "Notary"), and Client Name: (the "Client").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client requires notarization services for certain documents described as: ; and

WHEREAS, Notary is duly commissioned and authorized under applicable law to perform notarial acts and maintains a notary journal and standards of practice consistent with such law;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms under which Notary will provide such notarial services to Client.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: "Notarial Act" means any act performed by Notary authorized by applicable law, including acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, verifications, and certified copies. "Document(s)" means the written instrument(s) presented by Client for a Notarial Act as identified in the Document Description field.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Notary shall perform notarial acts only upon presentation of valid, unexpired identification acceptable under governing law, and only with respect to Documents presented in person or via an authorized remote process if elected below. Notary will verify identity, administer oaths or affirmations as required, complete notarial certificates accurately, and record each Notarial Act in Notary's official journal.

Type of Notarization requested (check all that apply): In-Person Notarization Remote Online Notarization Electronic Notarization

3. FEES AND PAYMENT

Client shall pay Notary fees in accordance with the schedule set forth below. Notary's fees are separate from any statutory fees and are due and payable at the time services are rendered unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4. CLIENT OBLIGATIONS

Client represents and warrants that: (a) Client is the signer of the Document or has authority to cause the signer to appear; (b) information provided to Notary is true and correct; (c) Client will appear in person or otherwise will follow the authorized remote procedures and will present acceptable identification; and (d) Client will not request Notary to perform any act that would violate law or professional standards.

5. NOTARY RECORDS; RETENTION

Notary shall record each Notarial Act in a bound journal or secure electronic journal as required by law, including the date, type of notarial act, document description, signer identification, and any authentication method used. Notary's journal remains the official property of the Notary and shall be retained and produced only as required by law or with a court order, except as otherwise agreed in writing.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Notary will treat Document contents and signer information as confidential to the extent permitted by law, provided that Notary may disclose information when required by statute, regulation, subpoena, court order, or to defend claims arising from the performance of notarial services.

7. LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION

Notary shall perform the Notarial Acts in a reasonably careful and professional manner. Notary's liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Agreement or the performance of notarial services shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client for the specific Notarial Act giving rise to the claim. Neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages. Client shall indemnify and hold Notary harmless from any third-party claims (including reasonable attorney's fees) resulting from Client's misrepresentations, fraudulent documents, or improper use of a notarized Document.

8. REPRESENTATIONS; NO LEGAL ADVICE

Notary represents that Notary is commissioned and authorized to perform notarial acts. Notary does not provide legal advice by virtue of performing notarial services. Client is advised to seek independent legal counsel for legal questions or for drafting and interpretation of Documents.

9. NOTARY COMMISSION INFORMATION

10. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided below by personal delivery, certified mail, or other means establishing receipt. Notices are effective upon receipt.

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any other breach. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

12. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the state in which Notary is commissioned, without regard to conflicts of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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