Pre-Appointment
Pre-Appointment Check List
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All signers must appear physically before the notary, be coherent and provide acceptable identification at the time of the notarization.
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COMPLETELY FILL IN ALL BLANK SPACES IN DOCUMENT BEFORE NOTARY ARRIVES BUT DO NOT SIGN! We cannot Notarize incomplete documents!
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The name on the document must match the name on the ID. (What if I don’t have an ID or the name on my ID does not match name on the document?)
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DO NOT SIGN document until you are in the presence of the notary.
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Original documents must be presented for all Copy Certification.
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Vital records (birth, death and marriage) cannot be notarized.
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Know which Notary Certificate you need. Notary cannot give advice on which one to use.
No ID or Name on ID does not match document? Use a Credible Witness.
Credible Witness
Definition: An individual who can verify the identity of a signer.
Requirements:
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Witness must appear personally at the time of notarization and be wiling to swear to signers identity by signing a credible witness affidavit.
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Witness must have proper ID
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The witness may not be a party to and/or have a financial interest in the transaction described in the document.