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Indiana Secretary of State: Todd Rokita

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May 13, 2008
Provisional Ballots Deadline Nears [view]
Rokita reminds Hoosiers to return to County Election Board

May 8, 2008
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita’s office enters into election integrity grant with the Ball State University Bowen Center for Public Affairs [view]


About Secretary Rokita

January 1, 2007 marked the beginning of Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita's second term in office – a term dedicated to clearing a path for continued economic growth in Indiana and building on first-term accomplishments.more info »

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Notary » General Information
A Notary Public is an officer of the state, authorized by law to certify documents, take affidavits, and administer oaths. (Ind. Code 33-16-2-5) Notaries public are appointed for eight-year terms. (Ind. Code 33-16-2-1 (b)) A notary public has statewide jurisdiction but may not be compelled to act outside the limits of the county in which he/she resides. (Ind. Code 33-16-1-1)

Notarization serves to protect all parties involved in any manner or transaction by assuring the identity of each. Notaries are expected to be impartial, unbiased, and without financial interest in the documents they notarize.

The Notary Public must list the following:
Name exactly as listed on his/her Notary Commission Paper,
Printed or typed name under signature
Expiration date of notary commission
County of residence
Date notary is signing document to prove notary is active on date signed
Notary Public Seal

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