• A Notary Public is unable to offer legal advice.

• Ensure that all of your documents are filled in completely before the notarization appointment.

• Whenever necessary, direct all questions to the party that drafted or requested your document(s).

• Please do NOT sign any of the documents until you are in the presence of a Notary Public.  

• By law, a Notary Public must witness all documents being signed-by all parties involved.

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• All signers must be present with proper identification at the time of notarization.

• Acceptable ID's include:

1. Drivers License/State ID

2. US Military ID Card

3. Green Card

4. US Passport

5. Foreign Passport w/US Customs Stamp

6. Inmate ID Card

• Vital records such as birth, death, or marriage certificates cannot be notarized. 

• Original documents must be presented for all Copy Certifications. 

• Prior to notarization, understand which notary certificate you require (such as Jurat, Acknowledgment, Oath, etc.

• Notaries are not allowed to advise which certificate to utilize.

• No ID? A signer can provide 2 credible witnesses that will swear to his/her identity. Witnesses must be 18 or older with valid ID, and cannot have a financial or vested interest in documents.

• The name does not match ID? see above.

• Signature Mark with "X"? 2 witnesses are necessary. One must write the signer's name by the mark and proceed to sign as a witness.