Notary Public

WHAT IS A NOTARY PUBLIC?

As sworn public officials, Notaries Public serve an important role in the prevention of fraud and protection of the parties involved by acting as official, unbiased witnesses for certain documents. Because of Notaries' Public important role in the mortgage closing process, aspiring TIPICs should understand their duties and responsibilities and properly perform notarization on mortgage documents.

NOTARY PUBLIC FAQs

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HOW TO EARN A "CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION" - CORE COURSE WORK

Students who complete the following three core courses will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Course Completion from Prince George's Community College.

GEN-307 Notary Public Procedures
GEN-339 Applied Notary Practices and Procedures
GEN-363 Advanced Notarial Procedures

Please note: The "Certificate of Course Completion" is not the certificate "to become/renew" as a notary required by the Secretary of State Office.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CORE CLASSES AND THE COURSE OF STUDY and/or EXAMINATION REQUIRED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE?

The course of study required by the Secretary of State reviews the laws and regulations outlined in the Maryland Notary Handbook. The "three core courses" taught online at Prince George's Community College provide an in-depth interpretation and application of the laws and regulations outlined in the Maryland Notary Handbook. You can think of the course of study required by the Secretary of State's Office as "getting your driver's license"; the courses taught at Prince George's Community College are like "learning how to drive."

TESTIMONIALS
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:50 PM
To: Elaine W Harris
Subject: Certificate Found.....Thanks So Much!

Good Afternoon,

I forgot to say when I sent my first thank you so much for making the course a pleasure. You made it easy to understand and everything was clear and easy to read. It also helped that you have the a quiz for each section. I am recommending your course to everyone I know. Be Blessed and thanks again.

Regards,

Allyne Hooks

On 10/18/2022 11:36 PM TJenkins wrote:Ms. Elaine and Mr. Fred, Thank you for teaching us the "Meat & Potatoes" detail for the three Notary classes...this is the best teaching I have had in any curriculum or course of study....I have got to keep this going...Best Regards, TJenkins.

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5/8/2023 6:57 PM I would like to thank the great instructors, Professors, Elaine Harris and Fred Harris for their time and wisdom, professional and knowledgeable skills in these courses. I enjoyed my time in the classes and appreciate the work that they do to enrich the community. I plan on continuing to learn and use the notary public wisely. Donna Rawlings

On 11/29/2022 10:09 PM Dorothy Ford wrote:

Good evening Mrs. Harris,
First of all, I'm so grateful to have met you and Mr. Harris this Semester. The opportunity to learn so much from the two of you has been an indescribable experience. Completing the GEN-363 Advanced Notarial Procedures has provided even more incentive for me to pursue becoming a Maryland Notary Public. Thank you in advance for assisting me.

Fulfilling My Assignment,
Reverend Dorothy D. Ford
Minister, Christian Education Ministry
WORD Bible Academy and Bible Institute

The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square

Bishop Anthony G. Maclin, Pastor

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