A Notary Public is a public officer of the state, authorized by law to certify documents, take affidavits, and administer oaths. A Notary Public is appointed for an eight year term. The jurisdiction of a Notary Public is statewide, but no Notary Public can be compelled to act outside of the Notary's home county.

Notarization is important as an attestation that the signature or signatures on a
document have been witnessed, and the parties identified by an impartial public
official. Because transactions may be between virtual strangers, notarization serves
to protect all parties by assuring their identities. Notaries are expected to be
impartial, unbiased and without a financial interest in the agreements they notarize.

This service is available to all Ball State Alumni.