Notaries apply with and are appointed and commissioned by the probate judges of the various counties for terms of four years. Exercise such other powers, according to commercial usage or the laws of this state, as may belong to notaries public.Demand acceptance and payment of bills of exchange, promissory notes, and all other writings which are governed by the commercial law as to days of grace, demand, and notice of nonpayment and protest the same for nonacceptance or nonpayment and to give notice thereof as required by law.
Take the acknowledgment or proof of instruments of writing relating to commerce or navigation and certify the same and all other of their official acts under their seal of office.Administer oaths in all matters incident to the exercise of their office.Under the law, notaries public have authority to do the following: Please click here to view recent revisions to the notary law made by Act 2023-548. Alabama Code Sections 36-20-70 to 36-20-75 govern the employment of notaries public in Alabama.
