Essential information to help you prepare for your notary appointment. Being prepared ensures a smooth and efficient notarization process.
There are 3 basic types of notarization
The purpose is to declare that you have willingly signed a document.
The purpose is for you to swear or affirm that the contents of the document are true.
The purpose is to have the notary confirm that the copy is an exact match of the original.
Please note: The notary is not authorized to select the type of notarization for you. If you are unaware of what type of notarization you need, contact the receiving agency/company or attorney.
Your document must be 100% complete for a notary to perform a notarization. To deter fraud, there should be no blank spaces on your document before you meet with the notary.
For example, an empty line for a name, critical date, or interest rate on a loan document could cause serious trouble if the information is added after the form is notarized.
Please see the information in the Requirements section for acceptable forms of identification.
A signer must be face-to-face with the notary in order to have their signature notarized.
Documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates cannot be made and/or certified by a notary. You must go to the government agency that issued the certificate, or go to the county registrar's office for a certified copy.
Common questions about preparing for your appointment
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