Practical Guide for Notaries Public and Commissioners of Deeds of New York : Setting Forth the Powers and Duties of These Officers, Terms, Appointment, Fees; Their Liabilities, Civil and Criminal; Showing Forms of Acknowledgments, Individual, Man and Wife and Corporation Used or Required in Every State of the United States, Togeth

This book offers a comprehensive exploration into the venerable institution of the notary public, tracing its origins back to 500 B.C. and charting its evolution through Roman law, English legal traditions, and finally into the specific statutory frameworks of New York State. The author meticulously compiles and revises information that was previously scattered across various statute books, providing a singular reference for those seeking to deepen their understanding of notarial functions and their crucial role in legal proceedings both historically and within contemporary society.

Through a detailed historical lens, this work positions the notary's office within the broader context of legal development, highlighting its transformation from an ancient Roman tabularius to its canon law significance and its modern-day incarnations. The thematic depth of the book explores the dual nature of notaries as both guardians of legal authenticity and facilitators of business transactions, elucidating their quasi-judicial position in society.

Additionally, by examining changes in the qualifications and duties of notaries over timeespecially within New Yorkthe author sheds light on the evolving responsibilities these officers bear in authenticating documents for local and foreign jurisdictions. This meticulous account concludes with an appreciation for the notary's enduring importance in ensuring transactional integrity and legal veracity across centuries.

Prospective buyers will find in this book a richly layered study that reveals both the historical gravitas and practical significance of notaries public in shaping legal landscapes across time and geography.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration into the venerable institution of the notary public, tracing its origins back to 500 B.C. and charting its evolution through Roman law, English legal traditions, and finally into the specific statutory frameworks of New York State. The author meticulously compiles and revises information that was previously scattered across various statute books, providing a singular reference for those seeking to deepen their understanding of notarial functions and their crucial role in legal proceedings both historically and within contemporary society.

Through a detailed historical lens, this work positions the notary''s office within the broader context of legal development, highlighting its transformation from an ancient Roman tabularius to its canon law significance and its modern-day incarnations. The thematic depth of the book explores the dual nature of notaries as both guardians of legal authenticity and facilitators of business transactions, elucidating their quasi-judicial position in society.

Additionally, by examining changes in the qualifications and duties of notaries over timeespecially within New Yorkthe author sheds light on the evolving responsibilities these officers bear in authenticating documents for local and foreign jurisdictions. This meticulous account concludes with an appreciation for the notary''s enduring importance in ensuring transactional integrity and legal veracity across centuries.

Prospective buyers will find in this book a richly layered study that reveals both the historical gravitas and practical significance of notaries public in shaping legal landscapes across time and geography.