UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS



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Office of the

Lieutenant Governor



Notaries Public Division



UICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST



Use this checklist before, during, and after every notarization —

to ensure compliance, accuracy, and professionalism.



BEFORE THE NOTARIZATION DURING THE NOTARIZATION



L] Verify your notary commission is current

and active.



(] Ensure your official seal/stamp is Witness the signature.

legible and current.



Require the signer to personally appear.



Administer an oath or affirmation



Have your notary journal available. (when required).



Review the document for blank spaces : ;

or missing pages. Complete the notarial certificate



Confirm the correct notarial certificate accurately.



is attached. Record the venue and date.



Properly identify the signer(s).

Affix your official seal clearly.



Examine valid government-issued



identification. : i.

Sign exactly as commissioned.



Ensure the signer is willing, aware,

and competent.



AFTER THE NOTARIZATION RED FLAGS — DO NOT PROCEED



[_] Complete your journal entry.



[_] Record the document type, identification

presented, fee (if applicable), and signer

information.



Signer is not physically present.

Blank or incomplete documents.



Signer appears confused, coerced,



or under duress.



Review the notarization for accuracy. Cosifies Ot inpecear



Request to bac.date or falsify

information.



Return documents to the signer.

Secure your journal and official seal.



Maintain records in accordance with

Virgin Islands law.



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Request to notarize your own signature.



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