How a Notary Service Works

How to Get Something Notarized

There are many bureaucratic procedures through which people need to go through to achieve certain goals. In such cases, it’s likely that notarization of important documents involved in the process will be needed. Before visiting a notary, it’s important to know what to expect and be prepared so that the service can go as quickly and problem-free as possible.

Prepare the Documents

Depending on what type of document you need to have notarized, be sure to prepare the necessary paperwork and bring it with you to the notarization office. If you are unsure what paperwork you need you could usually call ahead and ask for instructions. Make sure that the document, for example, a legal agreement between two parties, is filled out properly.

Which Documents Require Notarization

There are numerous types of documents that will require notarization. These include wills, advanced directives, trusts, power of attorney, court documents, custody and guardianship agreements, legal copies of official documents, and more.

Have All Signatories Present

In order to ensure the validity of the signatures, it’s necessary for the signing to happen before a notary. If you are going to a notarization office, be sure to bring all the signatories along and sign the document there. Alternatively, it is possible to hire mobile notaries that can witness the signing at a different location.

The Notarizing Process

Once the documents are signed and checked to make sure that everything is in order, the notaries will add their own signature at the bottom and stamp the document. If you require several copies of the document, each of the copies will need to be notarized in the same manner.

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