Notary Public Service Template

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT

Parties and Recitals

This Notary Public Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into effective as of by and between:

Client Name:

Notary Service Provider Name:

WHEREAS, Client requires the services of a commissioned notary public to perform certain notarial acts for documents identified below; and

WHEREAS, Notary Service Provider is a duly commissioned notary public authorized to perform notarial acts in the state specified under Governing Law and represents that Notary Service Provider will perform such acts in accordance with applicable statutes and the ethical duties of a notary public.

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Notary Service Provider will provide mobile and/or office notarial services to Client.

Scope of Work

Documents to be notarized:

Estimated number of signatures/seals:

Payment Terms

Additional fee items (select applicable):

Mobile service fee (per trip):

After-hours / emergency fee:

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:     Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party provided at least days prior to the effective termination date. Termination shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay for services rendered or unrecoverable expenses incurred prior to termination.

Notarial Procedures and Client Obligations

Client represents and warrants that all signatories will appear in person at the time of notarization, will present valid government-issued photographic identification acceptable to the Notary Service Provider, and will sign documents in the presence of the Notary. Client acknowledges that the Notary may refuse to notarize if identity or willingness to sign cannot be satisfactorily established.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential and not to disclose to any third party any nonpublic information learned in connection with the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation contents of documents presented for notarization, except as required by law or court order. Notary Service Provider may disclose information to the extent necessary to comply with legal process or to defend against a legal claim, provided Notary Service Provider gives Client prompt written notice of such request where permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

Notary Service Provider's liability for any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement is limited to actual direct damages up to the greater of the fees paid by Client under this Agreement or $1,000. In no event shall Notary Service Provider be liable for consequential, incidental, special, exemplary or punitive damages. This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort or otherwise.

Recordkeeping and Journal

Notary Service Provider shall maintain a journal or electronic record of all notarial acts in accordance with applicable law. Such journal entries shall include the date and time of the notarial act, type of document, fee charged, method of identification, and the signature of the person whose signature was notarized. The journal shall remain the property of the Notary Service Provider.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, representations and communications, whether oral or written. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both parties.

Acceptance

By signing below, Client acknowledges that Client has read, understood, and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and authorizes Notary Service Provider to perform the notarial services described herein.

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