BankNewswatch

Understanding the Role of the Notary Public

June 6, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Time

A BankWebinars.com Program

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Being a notary public is a responsibility assumed by many financial institution employees. Unfortunately, most do not understand the personal liability when agreeing to serve in this capacity. Notaries and others will learn best practices for dealing with issues unique to the financial industry. Help your team know their responsibilities, plus learn basic laws, liability and reviews of various notarial acts. This webinar does not provide detailed information about any particular state's laws.


What You'll Learn

  • Basic Notary Public laws
  • Responsibilities of a Notary Public
  • Conflicts of interest
  • What happens when the law and the employer don't agree
  • Different types of notarial acts
  • Notarial liability and why notaries are sued

Faculty

Terri D. Thomas

Terri D. Thomas, JD is the Director of the Kansas Bankers Association Legal Department, which specializes in providing compliance and legal assistance to Kansas banks.

Terri has worked with financial institutions for over thirty-nine years in various capacities. Most notably, she served for fourteen years as in-house legal counsel and trust officer for Bank of America and its Kansas predecessors. She has also served as a trust department manager and branch manager.