NOTARY

Notary Public acts as an unbiased third party to ensure the authenticity and willingness of individuals signing important documents.

​Notaries are responsible for verifying the identity of individuals signing documents, typically through acceptable forms of identification like a driver's license or passport.

​Some notarial acts involve administering oaths or affirmations, where the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information in the document is true.

Notaries are generally required to keep a record book of the notarial acts they perform, documenting details like the date, signer's information, and a description of the document.

Notaries must strictly follow the laws and regulations of the state in which they are commissioned.

The primary purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud and forgery by confirming the identity of the signer and witnessing the act of signing

Notaries confirm that the signer is willing and aware of the implications of signing the document

Notaries can certify the proper execution of various documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Notaries use an official seal to authenticate their official acts, providing prima facie proof that allows others to rely on the notary's verification.

Notaries should not provide legal advice or prepare legal documents unless they are also licensed attorneys