Mobile Notary Services Now Available

Mobile Notary Services Now Available

A notary public is an official appointed by the state government to serve as an impartial witness in the signing of important documents. Their primary role is to prevent fraud by verifying the identity of the signers and ensuring that they understand the document they are signing and that they are signing it willingly and voluntarily. Text the word "notary" to 855-433-9687 to schedule your appointment for services today. 

 

Duties and Services of a Notary Public

  1. Administering Oaths and Affirmations: A notary public can administer oaths and affirmations, which are formal promises to tell the truth in legal proceedings or official statements. Schedule your appointment now!
  2. Taking Affidavits and Depositions: Notaries can witness and certify written statements known as affidavits, and can also oversee depositions, which are sworn testimonies used in legal proceedings. Schedule your appointment now!
  3. Acknowledgments: Notaries verify the identity of the signer of a document and ensure that the signer willingly signed the document. This is common for legal documents that must be recorded, such as deeds or mortgages. Schedule your appointment now!
  4. Certifying Copies: Some notaries can certify that copies of original documents are true and accurate. This is often needed for documents like passports or diplomas. Schedule your appointment now!
  5. Witnessing Signatures: Notaries can witness the signing of documents and confirm the identity of the signers. Schedule your appointment now!

Types of Documents Notarized

  1. Legal Documents: These include contracts, deeds, wills, and affidavits. For example, when buying or selling property, the deed of sale must often be notarized.
  2. Financial Documents: This category includes loan agreements, mortgage documents, and financial statements. For example, when taking out a mortgage, the borrower may need to have the mortgage agreement notarized.
  3. Medical Documents: Some medical forms, such as advanced directives or powers of attorney for healthcare, may require notarization to ensure they are legally binding.
  4. Government Forms: These can include applications for government benefits, passport applications, and other official forms that require verification.
  5. Business Documents: This category includes partnership agreements, corporate bylaws, and other business contracts. For example, when forming a corporation, the articles of incorporation may need to be notarized.

Examples

  • Deeds of Trust: In real estate transactions, a deed of trust may need notarization to be recorded in public records.
  • Power of Attorney: This document, which grants someone authority to act on behalf of another person, often requires notarization to be valid.
  • Travel Consent Letters: When a minor is traveling without both parents, a notarized consent letter from the absent parent(s) may be required.
  • Loan Documents: When obtaining a loan, the lender may require notarized signatures on the loan agreement.

The specific duties and services of notaries can vary depending on the jurisdiction, as each state or country may have its own rules and regulations governing notaries public.

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