Duties of a Notary Public
Notaries are authorized by law to perform six basic duties:
1. ADMINISTER OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS
2. TAKE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3. ATTEST TO PHOTOCOPIES OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS (NOT VITAL RECORDS)
4. SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE
5. VERIFY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN'S)
6. CERTIFY CONTENTS OF A SAFE-DEPOSIT BOX