These Notary Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern the use of notary services provided by [Your Notary Business Name] ("we," "us," or "our"). By utilizing our notary services, you ("you" or "the client") agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our notary services.

1. Notary Services

1.1 Scope: Our notary services include the acknowledgment and verification of signatures, administering oaths, and other services in accordance with state laws and regulations governing notaries public.

1.2 Professionalism: We will provide notary services in a professional, impartial, and lawful manner, ensuring the integrity of the notarized documents.

2. Fees and Payment

2.1 Fees: Our fees for notary services will be clearly communicated to you before the notarization process begins. These fees may vary based on the type and number of documents to be notarized.

2.2 Payment: Payment for notary services is due at the time the services are rendered. We accept cash, checks, or other methods of payment as mutually agreed upon.

3. Identification and Verification

3.1 Identification: You must provide a valid, government-issued photo identification that meets the requirements of your state's notary laws.

3.2 Verification: We will verify the identity of the signer(s) and confirm their willingness to sign the document during the notarization process.

4. Record Keeping

4.1 Journal Entries: We will maintain a record (journal) of all notarial acts as required by state law, including the date, type of notarization, the signer's name, the document description, and the fees charged.

5. Confidentiality

5.1 Privacy: We will handle your documents and personal information with the utmost confidentiality and will not disclose any information related to your documents or notary services without your consent, except as required by law.

6. Liability

6.1 Liability Limitation: While we will exercise reasonable care and skill in providing notary services, our liability is limited to the fees paid for the services rendered. We are not liable for the content, legality, or consequences of the documents being notarized.

7. Governing Law

7.1 Applicable Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which we are commissioned as a notary public. Any legal disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the state's courts.

8. Modifications to Terms

8.1 Updates: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website or notifying you. Your continued use of our notary services after any changes indicate your acceptance of the modified Terms.

9. Contact Information

9.1 Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or our notary services, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

By using our notary services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.