Understanding the Role of the Notary Public

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastern

This webinar provides attendees with the do's and don'ts of being a Notary Public.

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 Will 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

Who Should Attend? 

Bank legal counsel, managers, supervisors and notaries, as well as potential new notaries.

Instructor

Terri D. Thomas, JD

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.

Receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kansas State University in 1985, Terri continued her education at Washburn University School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor in 1988. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence, Kansas, and is a frequent seminar presenter for financial associations in the Midwest.

Attendance verification for CE credits provided upon request.

Webinar Sponsored by OnCourse Learning (Total Training Solutions)

If you are having issues with registering online, please contact CBAO's Education, Training & Special Event Coordinator, Malia Widder, (614) 610-1877.