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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/17/2019
County Clerk Announces Notary Education Class for Fall
TRENTON - Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello has announced that she, along with two local attorneys, will once again be offering a notary education class at the Mercer County Connection office in Hamilton. The class is open to all notaries public and those interested in becoming a notary public.
The two-hour, non-credit course will be presented by County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, Maeve E. Cannon, Esq. and Ryan P. Kennedy, Esq. of Stevens and Lee, PC, on Wednesday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at the Mercer County Connection Satellite Office on Route 33 in Hamilton Township.
Those enrolled in the class will learn to perform their duties with confidence and diligence, and learn about liability issues. Current notaries public will learn a new skill set and new technologies to assist them in their daily functions. Prospective notaries public will learn how to obtain or renew a notary commission and get an understanding of the steps needed to become a notary public.
“Notaries are incredibly important to the business community,” said Ms. Sollami Covello. “This course will educate both notaries public and those interested in becoming one on how to perform their responsibilities properly and faithfully.”
In-depth topics to be covered at the seminar include:
- Steps for proper notarization
- How to complete a Notary Journal
- How to examine identification
- Simple explanations of New Jersey Notary Laws
- Avoiding serious problems by learning how to perform notarizations without errors.
While there is no law requiring prospective notaries public to enroll in an education class at this time, the duties which a notary must fulfill can have legal ramifications if not performed with care. For this reason, the County Clerk and these attorneys offer this opportunity. The Mercer County Clerk’s Office swears in new notaries at its main location at 209 South Broad St. in Trenton, and also monthly at the County Connection Office.
To register for the class, you may contact the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 609-989-6820. You may also visit http://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-clerk-/office-services/notary-public for more information. The course is limited to 40 individuals, so those who wish to take part should register as soon as possible. You may register for a fee of $15. This fee includes refreshments and class materials.
A notary public is a state-appointed public officer who serves as an impartial witness in the signing of documents and attests signatures. Under the authority of the State Treasurer, notaries serve for a five-year period and many renew the notary commission in five-year increments. Notary public candidates must reside or be employed in Mercer County and be at least 18 years of age.
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Mercer County Clerk
Paula Sollami Covello
209 South Broad St., PO Box 8068
Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 | (609) 989-6465
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