As a part-time notary public, you are a witness to the signing of legal documents, working fewer than 40 hours per week, usually on a flexible schedule or an as-needed basis. Your responsibilities are to be present while clients sign legal documents, record the date and time of signing, certify copies of original documents, and verify that the signer’s identification is correct. Some notaries public also carry out their duties in legal settings, such as mediation rooms or courtrooms, to verify signatures between parties in legal cases. Part-time notaries public usually have other jobs that allow them to meet with clients during their regular working hours, such as a bank clerk or a paralegal.