A Notary Public is an officer of the law who holds an internationally recognised public office. Recognised in most countries, the signature and seal of a Notary mean that specific documents or transactions have been approved and sanctioned by a responsible and trusted legal officer. A Notary's work always has an international connection, typically involving authentication and certification of deeds and other documents for overseas use. This means they are verified to the satisfaction of persons, corporations or government organisations virtually anywhere in the world.