Notary Services
A notary, which is sometimes referred to as a public notary or notary public, acts as an official government witness. When it comes to witnessing signing a document, it’s their job to:
- Verify the identities of everyone signing.
- Verify everyone involved is present without being forced, and they are making the choice freely and willingly.
- Witness the signing of documents.
- Administer an oath (if it is required by the document) to any or all of the signers.
- Verify any notary-specific elements of the document are present and accounted for. If there is anything that is incorrect, incomplete, or missing, a notary is expected to complete them.
- Place their official seal on the document, typically in the form of a stamp, verifying that the notary has done their job.
What Types of Documents Can Be Notarized?
Most documents that are notarized can be broken down into three major types: financial, legal, and business.
Financial Documents
Banks, investment firms, title companies, and other financial institutions require notarization for a wide variety of documents and processes. Financial documents that require notarization can include:
- Mortgage closing documents
- Loan documents
- Property deeds
- Some types of credit documents
- Financial statements
Legal Documents
Documents that deal with legal ownership and responsibility are some of the most frequent documents that need to be notarized. These can include:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Advanced directives
- Executorships
- Custody and guardianship agreements
- Power of attorney
- Court documents
Business Documents
While not every important document that a business uses needs to be, most can be notarized. These documents can include:
- Articles of incorporation
- Memorandum of understanding documents
- Vendor contracts
- Commercial leases
- Employment contracts
- Construction and loan agreements
Contact Frye Insurance today to make an appointment for our notary services!
