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What Is A Notary?
Known also as a Commissioner of Oath, serves in cases involving affidavits, statutory declarations, powers-of-attorney, estates, and/or business and real estate transactions. A notary can witness and authenticate the execution of certain documents, and certify true copies.
When Do I Need Notary Services?
A Notary can be helpful when you need to authenticate a document, to make an oath or a solemn affirmation as to the truthfulness of a statement or document such as an affidavit, to execute paperwork for an estate, a deed, or a trust, or to complete a business transaction or a sale of real estate.
Why Are Documents Notarized?
To deter fraud. An impartial witness (the Notary) ensures that the signers of documents are who they say they are and not impostors. The Notary makes sure that signers have entered into agreements knowingly and willingly.
How Is a Document Notarized?
For a document to be notarized, it must contain; text committing the signer in some way; an original signature (in the presence of the notary) of the document signer; and a notarial certificate that may appear on the document itself or on an attachment. The Notary fills in the certificate, signs and dates it, then applies his or her seal to complete the notarization.
How Does A Notary Identify A Signer?
Current identification document that has a photograph, physical description and a signature. A driver's license, military ID or passport will usually be acceptable.