• Create and maintain liaison with state agencies to acquire legal papers, stamps and
seals • Ascertain that all stamps,
seals and papers are kept safely
under lock and key • Be physically present at occasions that require state approvals such as for law suits and property matters • Interview clients briefly to ensure that they understand the mechanics of affidavits and other legal documents • Determine the eligibility of documents and clients» intentions by indulging them in conversation • Verify identification documents such as birth certificates, social security cards, passports and licenses • Ascertain that the signer is not coerced into signing a document and report any misdemeanors as soon as they arise • Prepare affidavits, depositions and other documents according to set content standards • Sign prepared documents and affix stamps and
seals on them in a bid to provide approval • Perform marriage ceremonies by ensuring that proper licenses are obtained and documentation completed (authorized only in the states of Florida, Maine and South Carolina) • Create and prepare records of
items notarized and ensure that they are in correct order for public reference
The kitchen checklist includes
items as diverse as inspecting to make sure that pressed wood subflooring is
sealed (to avoid formaldehyde seepage), making sure that the room has a functioning smoke detector, and keeping cleaning products
under lock and key.