As a notary public, I provide Apostille and Authentication services for all 50 states and for documents of a Federal level. What is an Apostille? In simple words, Apostille is a method of certifying a document for use in another country. For countries that are signatories to the 1961 Hague Convention, it is sufficient to legalize the documents with the […]
Mobile notary is a notarial officer who can come to a location for the purpose of certifying and signing documents. This is very convenient for people who cannot visit a notary office due to their busy schedules or distance. Mobile notary services are particularly useful in Central Florida, where many people work long hours and do not have time to […]
“Can I notarize my paperwork if I have no ID?” In Florida, you can. Occasionally, a notary is asked to notarize the signature of a person who does not have, and cannot obtain, acceptable identification. Florida allows the sworn written statement of two credible witnesses whose identities are proven to the notary and who personally know the signer, to confirm […]
Almost everywhere in the United States, a notary may rely solely on personal knowledge to identify a person appearing for a notarial act. “Personal knowledge” means the notary has reasonable certainty that the person is who he or she/they claim to be, based on the notary’s regular dealings with this person over time. In just a few states, personal knowledge […]
Documents require notarization for all kinds of reasons. Some of the paperwork, like affidavits, are part of court procedures, some are part of legally binding contracts in business transactions, and others serve as recording instruments in land record systems. Real estate documents need a notary and are kept in the public record after notarization. Unfortunately, if a recording instrument, like […]
Mobile notary services are critical in helping prevent instances of fraud when important documents need to be signed. They also ensure that every signatory has provided proof of identity, and then they can check the documents to ensure that every party has included the necessary details. Additionally, mobile notaries can also prevent people from signing important documents due to threats […]
