Notarization is the process of authenticating a document by a licensed Notary Public, assuring that its signature is genuine and that the signer acted without duress or intimidation. The key value lies in the Notary’s impartial screening of a signer for identity, willingness and awareness. This screening detects and deters document fraud, helping protect the personal rights and property of private citizens from forgery, identity theft and exploitation.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR NOTARY PUBLIC
- In addition to verifying your identity, a Notary looks for signs of trouble—that you’re signing willingly, that no one’s forcing you to sign. A Notary will refuse to validate a signature if signs of coercion are present.
- A Notary also needs to make sure you’re in a condition to truly understand what you’re signing. If you are intoxicated, medicated, or unable to understand what’s happening for any reason, a Notary can refuse to notarize the document.
- Be sure to bring an unsigned document—not one that’s been signed ahead of time. It needs to be signed in front of the Notary, who needs to watch you sign.
- Bring a picture identification—a drivers license, identity card or passport.
We also offer online, mobile notary services for use in other jurisdictions. As a provider of national and international notarization solutions, we manage the notarization process from start to finish, pre-checking document eligibility and certification requirements according to the intended use of the documents and in compliance with the different rules applicable in each national jurisdiction or other.
