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Notaries are required when an independent witness is needed to authenticate and certify legal documents and or transactions within their respective jurisdictions.
By virtue of a state’s delegation, a notary public is given the legal ability to confirm oaths, oversee paperwork completion and forestall any kind of deceit by authenticating the identity of someone signing an agreement.
Don't Sign Yet
Pre-signed documents are a common mistake seen. Although this can be rectified by simply signing the document again in the presence of the Notary, it can be a little messy.
It is best to wait until the Notary asks you to sign, as swearing an oath might also be required.
Documents We Notarize
For Individuals
- Powers of Attorney
- Affidavits/Oaths
- Statutory Declarations
- Copy Passports
- Copy Documents
- Written Statements
- Application Forms
- Mortgage Documents
- Property Purchases
- Adoption Documents
- Certificates of Law
- Company Documents
For Businesses
- Powers of Attorney
- Affidavits/Oaths
- Statutory Declarations
- Good Standing Certificates
- Certificates of Law
- Certificates of Incorporation
- Written Statements
- Trademark Assignments
- Application Forms
- Ship Mortgages
- Share Pledges
- Property Purchases
IPEN and RON aren’t the same thing. While they share some similarities — namely being electronic notarizations — there are fundamental differences
A RON does not require the signer to be in the same physical location as the Notary. Depending on state law and the service being used, the process involves the system establishing the identity of the signer prior to interacting with the Notary. The notary also verifies the signer’s identity using the same identification documents that are required for a traditional in-person notarization. The signer “signs” the document electronically and the Notary affixes his or her electronic signature and seal to the digital document. The audio and video of the notarial act is typically recorded.
The notarization is executed traditionally, though the documents are presented in a digital format and signed using an electronic signature. The Notary uses an electronic seal and signature to notarize the document.
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FAQs
Notaries do not possess a legal background and, therefore, cannot validate documentation nor guarantee veracity.
We offer In-Person Electronic Notarization, RON and Signing Agent Services.
A valid Photo ID (see our requirements page). However, some other forms of identification may be required, depending on the requesting agency.
