What is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is an official appointed by a state government to serve the public as an impartial witness during notarizations.

What is a Notarization?

Notarization is the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is authentic, and can be trusted. It is a three-part process, performed by a Notary Public, that includes of vetting, certifying and record-keeping. Notarizations are sometimes referred to as "notarial acts."

Above all, notarization is the assurance by a duly appointed and impartial Notary Public that a document is authentic, that its signature is genuine, and that its signer acted without duress or intimidation, and intended the terms of the document to be in full force and effect.

What is the role of the Notary?

There are two primary responsibilities of Notaries: 1) Validate the signer’s identity and 2) Confirm the signer’s willingness and awareness to sign the document or complete the transaction.

What do I need for my Notary Appointment?

You will need to provide a valid government-issued photo ID that is currently not expired. In addition, you will also need to have your documents that require notarization with you. Please ensure that the documents are properly filled out, but remember to leave the signature section blank prior to your appointment.