Common Questions about Notary Services
Q: What is notary public?
A: A notary public is an appointed state government official that is authorized to witness the signing of important documents and can also administer oaths.
A: A notary public is an appointed state government official that is authorized to witness the signing of important documents and can also administer oaths.
Q: How does a notary confirm the identity of the signer?
A: A notary will request the signer for a drivers licence or other government issued form of identification. The identification card must have a photograph, signature, and information about the person.
A: A notary will request the signer for a drivers licence or other government issued form of identification. The identification card must have a photograph, signature, and information about the person.
Q: What does a notary public notarize?
A: A notary public notarizes any document where the originator needs to confirm the integrity and identity of the signer. A notary public verifies the identity of the signer and that they are signing the document willingly and knowingly. This process helps eliminates fraudulent execution of documents.
A: A notary public notarizes any document where the originator needs to confirm the integrity and identity of the signer. A notary public verifies the identity of the signer and that they are signing the document willingly and knowingly. This process helps eliminates fraudulent execution of documents.
Q: Can a notary certify a copy of a document?
A: State laws can vary but in general, no, a notary cannot certify a copy of a document. For important records such as birth certificates or marriage documents, the requester should visit their local agency that is responsible for those documents. There are some instances that a notary may certify a copy but it is best to check with your state notary first.
A: State laws can vary but in general, no, a notary cannot certify a copy of a document. For important records such as birth certificates or marriage documents, the requester should visit their local agency that is responsible for those documents. There are some instances that a notary may certify a copy but it is best to check with your state notary first.
Q: Can a notary public prepare or assist in the preparation of documents?
A: No, a notary public is only allowed to observe the signing of documents and not prepare or assist them. A notary public that helps prepare or assist documents in unlawful.
A: No, a notary public is only allowed to observe the signing of documents and not prepare or assist them. A notary public that helps prepare or assist documents in unlawful.
Q: Can I be refused a notarization?
A: Yes, a notary public has the ability to refuse a notarization if they cannot verify the potential signers identity, willingness, and understanding of what is happening during the signing. In addition, they may not notarize a document in which he or she has financial interest.
A: Yes, a notary public has the ability to refuse a notarization if they cannot verify the potential signers identity, willingness, and understanding of what is happening during the signing. In addition, they may not notarize a document in which he or she has financial interest.
Q: Can a notary public prepare or notarize immigration papers?
A: No, a notary public cannot assist in the notarization of immigration papers unless they are an attorney or Department of Justice representative.
A: No, a notary public cannot assist in the notarization of immigration papers unless they are an attorney or Department of Justice representative.
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