Some forms must be signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk. This is the requirement that your signature be witnessed.The notary application packet and the notice of name change form may be downloaded in Adobe's Acrobat PDF format for viewing or printing at your site. You should use a notarial certificate in substantially the same form as that provided in the notary law for attested photocopies. ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE GENERAL SECTION AND THE RESPECTIVE SUB-SECTIONS. The County Recorder's Office is responsible for the recording, protecting, preserving and disseminating of official records. Notaries need to know the difference between common notarial acts to perform their duties properly. Here are some of the most commonly requested notarizations.