A notary public is an official appointed by the Secretary of State to serve the public as an impartial witness. We are considered the first line of defense to deter fraud and fraudulent acts when signing important documents. A notary also identifies and attests that the person who is signing the document is in fact, the right person (you are who you say you are). A notary ensures that the signer understands what they are signing and is signing under their free will. A notary can also administer oaths. I am here to celebrate and witness clients' special moments. how to get something notarized
To get something notarized, you will need to bring a government-issued photo identification card (ID) issued within the last 5 years after the expiration date.
All other identification cards must have a photo, a signature, a physical description, and a serial number of the signer. Possible acceptable ID
If no ID is available for the person signing, the notary can be performed using two credible witnesses. These two credible witnesses must personally know the signer and can “vouch” for the person’s identity. Both credible witnesses will need to present valid ID to the notary and sign the notary’s journal.
In a rare instance, a signer may need one credible witness only if that credible witness knows both the signer and the Notary Public personally. what is a notary public
Acknowledgment and jurat certificates are the most common forms used when notarizing a document. Many people wonder which one they should use when getting their documents notarized. Most of the time, the document will specify which certificate needs to be used. If there is no specification, hopefully, this blog post will help you decipher between the two. The safest bet is to contact the originator of the document and find out which certificate is acceptable. However, if you are unsure, you can always contact us for more information so we can better explain your options. It is important to figure out which form is required for each specific document, but it is critical to note that California notaries are NOT allowed to determine which certificate should be used.
Acknowledgment: This is used to identify the signer of the document. This form is used to confirm that the person did indeed sign the document and appear in front of the notary. In some instances, the document may be pre-signed.
Jurat: is used when the person signing is swearing or affirming the contents of the document they are signing. A notary agent will administer an oath to the person signing, and the signer must swear to the statements by giving an oral affirmation.
Practically any document can be notarized, even foreign documents where the notary public does not understand the language within the documents. However, every document must be complete, meaning there are no blank spaces in the document, the signer must be able to directly communicate with the notary, and the document must be notarized in English (notary wording only). There are a few limitations such as marriage, birth, and death certification. However, there is a "workaround," called Certification by Document Custodian, where copies of those documents can be notarized. If you need more details feel free to call, text, or email.
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