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A notary public is a state-appointed official who verifies and certifies the signing of legal documents. Their main role is to check the identities of the signers and prevent fraud. A notary public acts as a neutral witness to the signing of important documents, ensuring that the signers know and agree to what they are signing. They also administer oaths or affirmations.
A loan signing agent is a special type of notary who has received certified training to assist with real estate transactions. They work as independent contractors for signing services, lenders, and title companies. The signing agent walks the borrower through the loan closing process, ensuring each document is executed correctly. They briefly explain each document and highlight the key terms, but they do not give legal advice or interpretation. They witness the signing of documents, administer oaths or affirmations, and notarize and sign documents.
You are required to provide a VALID government-issued photo ID, such as:
A witness must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid form of identification. They must be impartial and not have any interest or involvement in the document or transaction that they are witnessing. They must be present and observe the signer signing the document. They must sign the document as witnesses and provide their printed name and address.
By law, a notary cannot explain or interpret the contents of any document for you, nor instruct you on how to complete a document or direct you whether or not you should sign a particular document. You should consult an attorney for all legal matters.
1. What is an acknowledgment?
The purpose of an acknowledgment is for a signer, whose identity has been verified, to declare to a Notary that he or she has willingly signed a document.
2. What is a jurat?
The purpose of a jurat is for a signer to swear to or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of a document to a Notary. An Oath will be administered, and your signature must be witnessed by the Notary.
The cost varies by the type of document, the number of signers, the quantity of notarizations needed, and the distance travelled to client location. Contact us for an estimate based on your unique situation.
Payment is due when you’ve booked your appointment. An invoice or link for payment will be emailed to you after your appointment has been tentatively scheduled. Upon receipt of your payment, a confirmation email confirming the appointment will be sent to you.
A variety of documents can be notarized, some of the most common documents includes affidavits, power of attorney, wills, deeds, contracts, and more. Learn More
Vital Records cannot be notarized. A vital record is a government document containing information about a person’s important life events, such as:
Only the Virginia Department of Health can issue certified copies of vital records. Visit Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for further information.
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is a process that allows documents to be notarized electronically without the physical presence of the signer and the notary. Instead, the signer and the notary communicate through audio-visual technology over the internet, using a computer or mobile device.
The signer needs to have a valid photo ID, a U.S. social security number for identity verification and access to a device with a camera and microphone. After you have gone through the ID verification process and KBA questions, you will join the notary on a secured virtual platform via audio and video.
The unauthorized practice of law means offering legal services without being licensed as an attorney. A Notary may not:
Only licensed attorneys may perform these services, non-attorney Notaries may not.
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