What is a Notary?

A Notary, formally know as a "Notary Public" is a state-commissioned official who serves as an impartial witness in the signing of important documents.

What I Can Do As A Notary...

Verify the identity of signers using valid identification

Complete notarial certificates to validate notarizations

Help deter fraud by ensuring documents are signed willingly and knowingly

Act as a neutral third party without providing
legal advice or drafting documents

Confirm that all parties understand the contents of the document(s) being signed

Ensure documents meet basic state
requirements for notarization

Administer oaths and affirmations, when required

Witness signatures on legal, financial,
and real estate documents

What I Cannot Do As A Notary...

Not allowed to provide legal advice
Not allowed to explain legal terms or interpret documents
Not permitted to prepare, draft, or alter legal documents
Not responsible for the content, accuracy, or legality of documents being signed
Not allowed to have personal interest/gain from documents being signed
Not able to notarize documents without the signer being present
Not permitted to proceed if proper identification is not provided
Not allowed to notarize documents if the signer appears unwilling, coerced, or unaware
Not a guarantee that the document is truthful, valid, or legally binding
Not authorized to backdate or falsify any notarial act