Frequently Asked Questions

A notary public is an official appointed by the state government to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

I can notarize a variety of documents, including affidavits, power of attorney, wills, deeds, and more.

You will need to provide a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to be notarized.

No, we cannot. State law prohibits notaries from the practice of law. Notaries should never advise on any matter relating to a document unless they are an attorney.

The notary certifies having positively identified a document signer who personally appeared before the notary and admitted having signed the applicable document of their free will.

1. This shows that the acknowledging party personally appeared before the notary.
2. Identifies the acknowledging party by a name corresponding to the acknowledged document.
3. A notary public signs it.
4. It is sealed with the notary's official seal
5. Proves authenticity of the signature

For the notary to issue an acknowledgement the document does not need to be signed in front of the notary public. However, the signer must still appear before the notary at the time of the acknowledgment to swear he/she signed the document of his/her free will.

Yes, Jessica Mobile Notary can perform remote notarization services for clients who are unable to come to our office. Please contact us for more information.

The Notaries function in executing a jurat is appeal to the signers conscience  and to initiate a process that could result in a criminal conviction for perjury if the signer if found to be lying under oath.

In executing a Jurat the notary must watch the person sign the document, then have the signer take an oath of truthfulness to a supreme being or an (affirmation) promise on one's own personal honor. The oath and affirmation have the same legal effect.

Jurist are common with documents that may be used in court proceedings such as depositions or affidavits.

Notarization does not guarentee that the information in the document is accurate or Legal. The signer is responsible for the content in the document. The notary public simply certifies the signer(s) identity by verifying a current identifying document containing a photo, physical description and signature.