Common Questions about Notary Public:
Q; What is a notary public?
A: A notary public is a government official that is authorized to witness the signing of important documents and can administer oaths.
A: A notary public is a government official that is authorized to witness the signing of important documents and can administer oaths.
Q: How does a notary verify the identity of a signer?
A: A notary will request a form of identification from the signer. Documents such as a drivers license and other government issued documents work as long as they have a photograph, signature, and information that describes the person on the document.
A: A notary will request a form of identification from the signer. Documents such as a drivers license and other government issued documents work as long as they have a photograph, signature, and information that describes the person on the document.
Q: What does a notary public notarize?
A: A notary public notarizes any important document in which an originator needs to confirm the identity of the signer. The notary public validates the identity of the signer and their willingness to sign the document. This process helps eliminate the fraudulent execution of documents.
A: A notary public notarizes any important document in which an originator needs to confirm the identity of the signer. The notary public validates the identity of the signer and their willingness to sign the document. This process helps eliminate the fraudulent execution of documents.
Q: Can I be refused a notarization?
A: Yes, a notary public may refuse to notarize a document if they are not certain of the signers willingness, understanding, and identity during the execution of a document. On top of that, a notary may not execute a document that they have financial interest in.
A: Yes, a notary public may refuse to notarize a document if they are not certain of the signers willingness, understanding, and identity during the execution of a document. On top of that, a notary may not execute a document that they have financial interest in.
Q: Can a notary public prepare or assist in the preparation of documents?
A: No, a notary public may only witness the signing of documents and cannot prepare or assist them. To assist and prepare any documents is considered illegal.
A: No, a notary public may only witness the signing of documents and cannot prepare or assist them. To assist and prepare any documents is considered illegal.
Q: Can a notary public prepare or notarize immigration papers?
A: No, a notary public agent cannot prepare or file any immigration papers unless they are an attorney or a U.S. Deparment of Justice accredited representative.
A: No, a notary public agent cannot prepare or file any immigration papers unless they are an attorney or a U.S. Deparment of Justice accredited representative.
Q: Can a notary certify a copy of a document?
A: State laws vary but in general, no. For important documents such as birth and marriage certificates, the requester should visit their local agency that houses those documents. There are a few instances when a notary may be able to certify a document but please check with your state notary.
A: State laws vary but in general, no. For important documents such as birth and marriage certificates, the requester should visit their local agency that houses those documents. There are a few instances when a notary may be able to certify a document but please check with your state notary.
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For additional information on our notary public services, please visit us in our store or give us a call at (732) 573-1700.