July 2023

Having a document notarized is a straightforward process for the most part. You bring the notary the document, he or she verifies your identity, and then the notary watches as you sign it. To ensure the process goes as planned, though, you’ll need to bring a few basic items to the signing. Here’s how you […]

Let’s face it, not everyone has the time to visit a notary public’s office to have his or her documents notarized. If you’re middle of closing on a mortgage loan, for instance, you’ll probably be confined to the seller’s home or the real estate agent’s office. Thankfully, there are notary publics out there who specialize

When it comes to dealing with legal documents and transactions, most states require either a signature guarantee or an official notarization. Both signature guarantees and notarizations verify the identities of the signing parties, but they serve different roles and require different levels of oversight. Depending on the document you need signed, you’ll need to know

The primary duty of a notary public is to verify the identities of each signer on a document. This is done to protect against fraudulent acts that may otherwise void the notarized document. The notary public typically requests each signer to provide identification that verifies their identity. If the client fails to provide an acceptable

Signature guarantees and notary stamps are both used to verify signers’ identity. Loan documents, for instance, require professional notarization to protect against fraud. The notary public verifies the signer’s identify – usually done by checking his or her driver’s license of state-issued ID card – and stamps the document to finalize its execution. While a

Getting married is a big step in a person’s life. Naturally, you want the right person to perform your marriage ceremony. You can choose between religious figures, such as priests, ministers, rabbis, and others, or public figures, such as judges, court clerks, and justices of the peace. But there is also a third choice that

With over 4.5 million state-appointed public notaries in the U.S., choosing one to perform a service can be a challenge. Whether the service involves an estate, deed, power of attorney or any other document that requires notarizing, you want to choose the candidate best suited for the job. Just because he or she touts the “Certified Public

Notary publics typically fall under one of two categories: stationary and mobile. Stationary notaries work out of their home or office, requesting clients to come to them to have notarial acts performed. Mobile notaries, on the other hand, travel to the client’s location to perform a notarial act. This week, we’re going to take a

By the notarization of divorce papers, the identity of the person signing them is certified. In order to notarize divorce papers, it is necessary that you work with a licensed divorce notary public. It is usually very easy to locate notaries as a majority of real estate departments, banks, law firms and insurance companies employ

Many people assume that “notarization” and “attestation” refer to the same act. That’s not quite the case. While only a state-commissioned public notary can perform a notarization, anyone can perform an attestation. Read more to learn the subtle differences between the two legal terms. Attestation Definition An attestation happens when a person not involved in