Everything you need to know about notary services, document preparation, and legal requirements. Your complete guide to understanding the notarization process.
Browse our comprehensive collection of guides, checklists, and helpful information to make your notarization experience smooth and successful.
Learn how to properly prepare your documents before notarization to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
Understand what forms of identification are acceptable for notarization and how to ensure you have proper ID.
Learn about different types of notarial acts and which one is appropriate for your specific document.
Everything you need to know about notarizing real estate documents, loan signings, and property transactions.
Important information about notarizing wills, trusts, power of attorney, and other legal documents.
Collect all documents that need notarization and your government-issued photo ID.
Ensure all fields are filled out except signature lines - DO NOT sign beforehand.
Confirm all required signers will be present with valid ID at appointment time.
Have cash or card ready for service fees and notarization costs.
No. Documents must be signed in the presence of the notary. Pre-signed documents cannot be notarized.
IDs expired less than 5 years may be acceptable. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Most notarizations don't require witnesses, but some documents (like wills) may. We'll advise you based on your specific documents.
Simple notarizations take 5-10 minutes. Loan signings typically take 30-60 minutes depending on document complexity.
No. All documents must be complete before notarization, with only signature lines left blank for signing.
We can explain the notarization process but cannot provide legal advice. Consult an attorney for legal questions about document content.