Free Notary Appointment Contract Template
NOTARY APPOINTMENT CONTRACT
I. Parties Involved
This Notary Appointment Contract (referred to as "the Contract") is made effective as of [Date], by and between:
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[Your Company Name], having its principal place of business at [Your Company Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and
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[Your Name], an individual residing at [Your Address], duly commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of [Your State] (hereinafter referred to as the "Notary").
II. Appointment and Duties
The Company hereby appoints the Notary, and the Notary accepts such appointment, to provide notary services for the Company. These services may include, but are not limited to:
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Authentication and notarization of legal documents, including contracts, affidavits, and deeds. This includes verifying the identity of signatories and administering oaths as necessary.
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Certification of copies of important documents, such as passports, driver's licenses, and corporate records. The Notary will ensure that these copies are true and accurate representations of the original documents.
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Witnessing and attestation of signatures on loan documents, including promissory notes, mortgages, and loan agreements. The Notary will verify the authenticity of signatures and confirm the willingness of parties to enter into contractual obligations.
III. Compensation
The Notary shall be compensated by [Your Company Name] for the services rendered under this Contract. The compensation details, including payment frequency and amount, are as follows: [Payment Detail].
IV. Term and Termination
This Contract shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in effect until [End Date] unless terminated earlier by either party as provided herein. Termination may occur due to reasons such as breach of contract, mutual agreement, or other circumstances specified within this Contract.
V. Confidentiality
The Notary agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive Company information disclosed while providing notary services. This obligation extends beyond the termination of this Contract.
VI. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Contract shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of [Your State]. Any disputes arising out of or related to this Contract shall be resolved through [arbitration] in [City/County], [State].
VII. Representations and Warranties
Each party represents and warrants that they have the authority and legal capacity to enter into this Contract. Furthermore, the Company represents that it will provide all necessary resources and support to enable the Notary to fulfill its duties effectively.
VIII. Indemnification
The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Notary from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to the performance of notary services under this Contract, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the Notary.
IX. Entire Agreement
This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Contract as of the dates indicated below.
[Your Company Name]
Name: [Signatory Name]
Title: [Signatory Title]
Date: [Date]
Name: [Your Name] (Notary)
Date: [Date]
