A notary public acts as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. They verify the signer’s identity, confirm their willingness to sign, and ensure they are aware of the document’s contents or the transaction’s details. Institutions rely upon notaries so they may have full faith in important documents.
What documents need to be notarized?
Not every important document requires notarization, but many legal and financial documents do. Notarization is often a requirement for both personal and business-related matters.
Business and Real Estate Documents:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Vendor Contracts
- Commercial Leases
- Real Estate Contracts such as Purchase Agreements and Lease Agreements
- Property Construction Loan Agreements
- Loan Documents and Credit Reports
- Mortgage Closing Documents such as Deed of Trust, Affidavit of Title, Correction Agreement, Compliance Agreement, Occupancy & Borrower Affidavit, Notice of Penalties, Signature & Name Affidavit, and Disclosure of Closing Conditions (DCC)
- Employment Contracts
- Court Documents
Personal and Legal Documents:
- Power of Attorney
- Medical Documents
- Affidavits
- Sworn Statements
- Trusts & Wills, such as testamentary wills, also known as last will and testament, depending on the regulations of the state
- Property Deeds such as General Warranty Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Quitclaim Deeds, Deeds of Trust, and Special Purpose Deeds
What is the legal impact of notarization?
Notarization has a legal impact on the contract as it converts a private document to a public instrument. It is essential for preventing fraud in legal documents and contracts.
What are the most important purposes of notarization?
By notarizing significant documents, you can protect yourself from fraud while providing the same peace of mind to others. Perhaps even more importantly, many government agencies and industry authorities require notarization to make documents official.
For example, all parties in many financial contracts must verify their identity to an authorized third-party notary before signing final agreement documents. Notarization provides legal legitimacy with a verified mark of authenticity.
Who needs a notary the most?
While professionals like real estate agencies, law firms, and financial institutions are frequent users of remote or mobile notary services, the average person will also need a notary on a handful of occasions. From buying a new house to preparing a will or caring for an incapacitated loved one, notarization is an important part of many significant life events.
Do all states have notaries?
Yes. In the U.S., most states authorize commissioned notaries public to perform notarial acts within the borders of the commissioning state or jurisdiction.
Can I get notarization services online?
Today, it’s possible to complete the entire notarization process online without ever leaving your home or office. Remote Online Notarization (RON), as provided by First Class Signing Service, offers a convenient and efficient way for all parties to sign a legally binding document, even from opposite sides of the world. For law firms, real estate agencies, financial services and individuals, remote notarization has become the preferred way to finalize agreements quickly and securely.
How do First Class Signing Service remote notary services work?
Our remote notarization process is every bit as secure and legally valid as traditional notarization. We offer a simple, streamlined process: You send us a request and our certified professionals handle the rest, from document preparation through our Certified Legal Document Preparers to eRecording management.
Need a remote signing? Send us a request, and we will handle the rest. We make securing a notary service easy and efficient.
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