So, I was signing some important documents the other day and I started thinking, ‘Do notaries really have to watch me sign stuff?’ Well, this got me inquisitive about what notaries do and all that legalese.
Notary Public
A notary is like an officiant for legal papers. They’re there to watch you sign and ensure everything’s legit. They’re these independent individuals appointed by the state to do a bunch of official matters, like Oaths and whatnot. So, in a nutshell, they’re just there to ensure prove identity when you sign and that the paper’s the genuine item.
Notary Requirements
Now, when a notary is doing their thing, They must really watch you sign. They do this to confirm the signer is really who who they claim to be and they’re not coerced into it.
Most of the time, they’ll request some identification to verify your identity. And they’ll monitor the entire signing process to confirm there’s a presence of a witness and that all actions are done in public view.
Document Verification
Their primary responsibility is to examine if the the authenticity of the document. They confirm the signer is who they say, the the document is as stated, and the the signature is genuine.
They also check that the paper is properly executed and signed in the presence of a witness there. This way, they are approving the document that the document is legally valid.
Notary Process
Notarizing a document is a few steps. Firstly, they verify the document to ensure it’s valid.
Next, they’ll require to see your government-issued identification. Furthermore, they’ll observe your signing, and could also ask you to read it to ensure you get what you’re signing. Ultimately, the notary will apply their stamp and signature to the document, signifying that they have observed the signing process and authenticated the document’s auFurthermoreticity.
Notary Certificates
After the document is notarized, they’ll give you a certificateificate stating the document and your signature are officially valid. That document You receive? It’s evidence They completed their duties and the document is validly valid. You should retain that certificate with the document for future reference.