Frequently Asked Questions
Notary Questions
How do I find information about becoming a notary?
Who may apply for appointment as a notary public?
How do I apply to be a notary?
I was appointed a Notary and I live in Calvert County. Where do I go to take the Oath of of Office. What hours?
How long is a notary public commission valid?
How can a notary public commission be renewed? I am a notary and I did not receive a renewal application. What do I do?
Who furnishes the seal of office?
Can a notary certify a birth certificate or other public document?
I am a notary and I changed my name or address. What do I need to do?
May a married woman who is a notary public use her maiden name on her seal?
How do I obtain information or advice regarding the certificate and the use of my notary seal?
Where can I find a notary?
I need to submit documents to another country and I have to have the signature of the notary who signed the document certified. Where do I go? I need to get an apostille. Where do I go?
Circuit Court for Calvert County
Kathy P. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Disclaimer
The office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is committed to serving the citizens of Maryland. Every effort is made to provide accurate information and assistance regarding matters that are important to you. Please be advised, however, that we are prohibited by law from rendering legal advice.
Responses to these frequently asked questions should not be considered legal advice and may not be applicable to your individual circumstances. Our intent is only to offer you procedural information, refererences to potential applicable Rules or Statutes, and to possibly provide you with knowledge regarding additional sources where legal information can be found.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the Calvert County Clerk's Office and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Calvert County Clerk's Office. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, YOU MUST CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Notice: These questions represent some of those most frequently asked to the Calvert County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. For questions regarding matters in other circuit courts, please contact that court directly. For District Court or Traffic matters, please see the information located on the Judiciary website: www.mdcourts.gov - click on District Court or contact your local District Court.
For legal advice, you must consult an attorney.
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The office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is committed to serving the citizens of Maryland. Every effort is made to provide accurate information and assistance regarding matters that are important to you. Please be advised, however, that we are prohibited by law from rendering legal advice.
Responses to these frequently asked questions should not be considered legal advice and may not be applicable to your individual circumstances. Our intent is only to offer you procedural information, refererences to potential applicable Rules or Statutes, and to possibly provide you with knowledge regarding additional sources where legal information can be found.
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by the Calvert County Clerk's Office and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Calvert County Clerk's Office. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, YOU MUST CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Notice: These questions represent some of those most frequently asked to the Calvert County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. For questions regarding matters in other circuit courts, please contact that court directly. For District Court or Traffic matters, please see the information located on the Judiciary website: www.mdcourts.gov - click on District Court or contact your local District Court.
For legal advice, you must consult an attorney.
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