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DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL <br /> IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NOTARIES <br /> Chapter 5-11, Hawaii Administrative Rules ("HAR"), the rules governing the practices <br /> and procedures of notaries commissioned in Hawaii, was adopted on and is effective <br /> as of May 5, 2008. You may view HAR Chapter 5-11 at the Notary Public website: <br /> http://hawaii.gov/ag/notary/ <br /> Many provisions of this chapter include new requirements for notaries, including that the <br /> commission number of the notary public must be inscribed on the notary's official seal or <br /> stamp (see HAR § 5-11-5). This means that each notary must order a new seal or <br /> stamp. In addition, every acknowledgment or jurat shall be evidenced by a certificate <br /> signed and dated by the notary. "The certificate shall include the printed name of the <br /> notary public, the official stamp or seal of the notary public, identification of the <br /> jurisdiction in which the notarial act is performed, identification or description of the <br /> document being notarized, which shall be close in proximity to the acknowledgment or <br /> jurat, and the number of pages and date of such document." HAR§ 5-11-8. <br /> You may incorporate the information in the jurat or acknowledgment (see our <br /> "Frequently Asked Questions About The New Notary Rules" for an example), or you <br /> may create your own certificate, as long as you comply with HAR § 5-11-8. Below is a <br /> sample certificate which you may stamp next to an acknowledgment or jurat to comply <br /> with HAR§ 5-11-8. <br /> Doc. Date: # Pages: <br /> Notary Name: Circuit <br /> Doc. Description: <br /> Notary Signature Date <br /> These are just a few of the important changes addressed by the new rules, and we <br /> encourage you to download and read the complete chapter. <br /> A <br /> Act 175, Session laws of Hawaii 2008, which takes effect January 1, 2009, <br /> addresses many important changes for notaries, and we encourage you to download <br /> and read this Act also. <br /> Enclosed is a FAQ sheet. If you have further questions after reading the FAQ sheet, <br /> HAR Chapter 5-11, and Act 175, you may call us at 586-1180 or e-mail us at <br /> ATG.notary(a)hawaii.gov. Thank you for your attention to these new changes in the <br /> rules and laws governing notaries. <br /> JUNE 25,2008 <br />