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FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What is a Notary Public?

  • A notary public is an official, appointed by the state, to be an impartial witness for important document signings. A notary public is here to verify your identity, your willingness to sign a document or swear an oath, and to authentic and verify signatures.

Do you provide online or remote notary signing?

  • Yes and no. I can do e-notary, which means the document is electronic, but I still must meet with the signer in person. By law, in California, we are not allowed to provide remote notary signing at this time.

Can you notarize copies of birth certificate, marriage license, or death certificates?

  • No. According to California law, I am NOT allowed to notarize copies of these documents

Can you translate documents?

  • No. I cannot draft or change documents in any way. I can still notarize a document in a foreign language without knowing what it says. It is your duty to make sure the document is correct.

What forms of payment do you accept?

  • I accept cash and online payments (Paypal, CashApp, Venmo). I do not take debit/credit cards at this time. I accept payment at time of appointment or directly prior to the appointment

What if signer does not have a current government-issued ID for appointment?

  • If the signer does not have an active license, passport, or military ID, TWO persons that can identify the signers will also be accepted. They will need to have identification themselves & not be involved with the document(s) in any way.

Can a notary help me draft documents or answer any legal questions?

  • No. As a notary, I am not an attorney and therefore cannot provide advice on any legal matter or immigration advice. If you are unsure of what document you need, reach out to the business that is receiving the document. If you need help with legal advice, please contact an attorney.

Does the document need to be completed entirely? Can there be blanks?

  • Yes; your document needs to be completed entirely, there can be no blanks. Completing documents in full protects the signer and the intentions. If there are blanks within the document they can be filled in at a later time by someone else, and that can possibly alter the statement or wishes.

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