The practice of a notary public dates back to ancient Roman
times when few people learned to read and write. A "notarius"
was appointed as a public official to create written documents
of agreement or wills and to hold them for safekeeping.
Wax seals with individualized engravings or symbols were
used as signatures at the end of written agreements. In later
centuries, ribbons were woven into holes placed in the margin
of multiple page documents to tie the pages together. Wax
seals were placed over the knots to ensure no pages were
added nor removed. This was the birth of the notary seal and
certificate.
In Colonial America, persons of high moral character were
appointed as public notaries to certify and keep documents
safe.
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