Documents are notarized to defer fraud. An impartial witness (the notary) ensures that the signers of documents are who they say they are and not impostors. The purpose of notarization is to certify the signature on a document is genuine and to ensure the signer acted on his or her own free will to prevent fraud. Notary services are provided by public officials who witness the signing of important documents and verify the identity of the signer. The notary makes sure that signer(s) have entered into agreements knowingly and willingly.

No. Notaries are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of documents they notarize. Notaries certify the identity of signers. The signers are responsible for the content of the documents.

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Yes, we offer mobile notary services for your convenience. We can come to your home, office, or any other location of your choice.

A valid photo identification card is required by each signer, in order for a document to be notarized.

Acceptable ID's generally have the following characteristics:

• Government issued
• Photo
• Physical description (not required in passports)
• Signature
• Identification or Serial number
• Expiration date

One of the following will do:

1. Valid Driver’s License OR VALID State Issued ID Card issued by any US state OR Valid USA Passport
2. US Military Identification
3. Valid Driver’s License or ID Card issued in Mexico or Canada
4. Valid Foreign Passport (issued outside of USA) that has a stamp from the Citizenship and Immigration Services
5. Inmate Identification, if signer is currently an inmate, issued by the state of Texas Department of Corrections (TDC)

NOT ACCEPTED Identity includes: Social Security Cards / Work Identification Badges / Membership Club Cards / Gym Identification Cards / Student Identification Cards / Medicare Cards / Driver’s License without Photo ID including a temporary license.

If a Signer cannot provide acceptable form(s) of identification, then a credible witness can be provided by the signer, who can vouch for the identity of the Signer. The Witness MUST be able to provide one or more forms of valid identification to prove their identity and must be able to vouch for the identity of the Signer, under Oath.

If a signer chooses to use the credible witness method for identification, Texas requires that signer to provide TWO (2) credible witnesses; they must know the signer well enough to be able to swear or affirm the signer’s identity before the Notary.

All you need to bring with you is a current form of government-issued identification and the document to be notarized and any other parties who need to sign the document. If your document requires witnesses, please bring them along or let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.

The document should also contain the notarial "certificate" verbiage which may appear on the document itself or as an attachment. If the notarial wording is not on the document the signers are responsible for knowing what type of notarization they need. Please note that a Notary Public legally cannot choose which type of certificate the document requires. If the signer does not know what kind of notarization they need, they must consult with the document issuing agency, receiving agency or attorney to help decide which wording will be needed. A notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice.

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A remote online Notary is a traditional Notary Public who has met the application requirements to perform remote notarizations.

Any Texas notary may perform a remote online notarization. In Texas, the notary must be physically located in the state, but the remote signer can be located anywhere in the U.S.

Signers must undergo the same methods by which a traditional notary public formally identifies someone: through personal knowledge, or through the remote presentation of government identification, such as a passport, military ID, or driver's license, plus credential analysis and knowledge-based-authentication questions (KBAs).

A Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent is a credentialed notary that has undergone advanced training and testing to better serve the public and estate planning professionals in the skillful presentation and execution of trust documents.

• Notarization – CNTDAs are responsible for notarizing various legal documents, ensuring that all signatures are valid and comply with state laws.
• Document Authentication – They authenticate the documents, verifying the identity of the signatories and ensuring that they are signing the document willingly and knowingly.
• Secure Document Delivery – CNTDAs ensure that the documents are securely delivered to the intended recipients, such as attorneys, trustees, or beneficiaries.

You may need a CNTDA when completing your estate planning documents, especially if they require notarization. CNTDAs can also be helpful when you need to securely deliver these documents to various parties involved in your estate plan.

If you need to use a document from the U.S. in another country, it likely needs to be apostilled. An apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority, such as the Secretary of State (the state where the document originated) or the US Department of State, verifying the authenticity of a document through a public official’s seal and signature.

Yes, a notary may notarize documents written in a foreign language if the notary can communicate with the signer without the help of a translator and the document is complete and the notary is able to understand the certificate wording.

No. If pages are missing from the document or only the signature page is given to the notary that is unacceptable practice. The document must be all together in one piece completely filled out except for the signature.

Notaries in the State of Texas are required to submit to a background screening. As an additional measure for the safety of my clients I am background certified with the National Notary Association. Additionally, I carry a $10,000 surety bond and I carry a $100,000 E & O insurance policy.