Article: Each state has its own written application that requires you to provide information about yourself and your background. You can usually download this application from the website for the state government division that commissions notaries public. While you may be able to fill out most of the information on a computer, you'll have to print the form so you can sign it. Some states also require the application to be notarized. Some states may require endorsements from people unrelated to you, testifying that they know you to be of good moral character and capable of fulfilling the duties of a notary public. Your boss, co-workers, and religious or community leaders who know you well are good people to seek endorsements from. Many states require additional documentation to support the information in your application. Typically this includes a copy of the front and back of your government-issued photo ID. If completion of a training course was required, you also must include your certificate of completion for that course. Fees vary widely, but usually are under $200. Check the instructions on your application to find out what fees must accompany your application, and what methods of payment are accepted. In some states, you may be able to pay your fee online and print off the receipt to submit with your application. In some states, such as Colorado, you must take a written notary exam before you submit your application. Other states allow you to take the exam only after you've applied and passed the background check. The application itself includes instructions on where to submit your application and related materials after you've completed it. You may be allowed to mail it in, or you may have to present it in person. Some states allow you to submit at least some of your documents online. Make at least one copy of your application for your own records before you submit it. In some states, such as Florida, you send your application to a bonding agency rather than directly to the government. The bonding agency then submits your application to the government. If you've ever been arrested or convicted of a crime, you must disclose this on your application. All states do fingerprint background checks of anyone applying to be a notary. If you failed to disclose anything on your application, your application will be denied. Your application won't necessarily be denied because of any arrests or convictions on your record, especially if they occurred many years ago. However, applicants with convictions for serious offenses, particularly crimes involving fraud or theft, are typically denied. Most states, including California, require new notaries to take and pass a written examination before they can practice as a notary public in the state. The examination tests your knowledge about standards and requirements listed in your state's notary handbook. Some states charge a separate fee for the exam, usually under $100. In others, the examination is included with your application fee. The exam typically consists of around 30 multiple-choice questions based on information found in the notary handbook. Read the handbook carefully before you take the exam. There may be additional information and resources available on the website of your state's Secretary of State (or the government agency that issues notary commissions). The overwhelming majority of people who take the notary exam pass it. However, if you fail to pass the first time, most states allow you to take it again. You may have to pay an additional fee to re-take the test, although some fees reduce the fee for repeat test-takers.
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Fill out your state's application. Gather necessary documents. Send your application to the correct government office. Complete a background check. Pass a written examination.
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Article: them for a fresh and crisp side dish. Place 1 pound (450g) of stemmed, blanched, and unchopped green beans in a large skillet. Add 3 tablespoons (44.4ml) (43 g) of butter, and cook the beans on medium-low for about 2 minutes to warm them. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and cook the beans for another 3 to 4 more minutes. them for softer green beans. Fill the steamer basket with 1 cup (125 g) of green beans per person. Fill the reservoir with water to the minimum fill line. Turn on the steamer and cook the beans for about 7 minutes, until they're tender but still have some crispness. You can season steamed green beans with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, or any other herbs or spice you like. You can also use a portable metal steamer basket and cook the beans in a Place 1 cup (125 g) of whole green beans into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of water and cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Open the lid slightly or peel off a corner of the plastic wrap to let steam escape. Microwave the beans on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender. Spread the green beans out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat. Drizzle the beans with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of olive oil and season them, to taste, with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake the beans for 15 minutes in an oven that's been preheated to 425F (218C). Flip the beans once during the cooking process. To finish the beans, you can sprinkle them with some shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, parmesan, or cheddar. You can also use canola or grapeseed oil in place of the olive oil. There are many different types of casseroles you can make, and you can add 1 cup (125 g) chopped green beans to just about any of them. Some popular casseroles that pair well with green beans include: Vegetable casseroles Rice casseroles Lasagna Taco casseroles Many homemade meat soups, stews, and vegetable soups can be customized with the addition of chopped green beans. Add 1 cup (125 g) of green beans to any soup you like, such as: Broccoli Cream of chicken Minestrone Beef and barley Cream of asparagus Mushroom stew
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Saute Steam Microwave beans to cook them faster. Roast them for a crisp and flavorful side dish. Bake them into a casserole. Add them to soup.