Why do documents need

to be notarized?

Certain documents must be notarized in order to have legal effect. Given the inherent formal and corresponding significance of this subject of legal documents that must be notarized, state governments have deemed it necessary to enlist a trained individual to assist with their execution. A "Notary Public," following his or her official appointment, performs as a quasi-public officer to attest to the proper execution of these important documents.

What identification is needed?

• Valid State issued license or State Id card. • U.S. or Foreign Passport stamped by Immigration and Naturalization Services. • Valid Military ID only issued by the U.S. Government. • All identification must be issued within the last 5 years.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

 Real Estate Documents

• All types of Mortgages, including Refinancing • Rental Property • Leases • Deeds • Contracts

..Family Related Documents

• Adoption Matters • Marriage and Divorce • Prenuptial Agreement • Domestic Partnership • Friend of the Court • Birth Certificate • Wills • Trusts

 Vehicle Related Documents

• All motor vehicle related documents • Drivers License and State Ids

 Miscellaneous Documents

• Employment Documents • Contracts • Tax Documents • Deeds & Trust Documents • Directives and POA's • Health Care Documents • Insurance Documents • Acknowledgements • Authorizations/Jurats/Oaths • Political Documents • Visa and Passport Documents • Affidavits

DEFINITION And Process Of A ‘Public Notary’

A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government — typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. These official acts are called notarizations, or notarial acts. Notaries are publicly commissioned as “ministerial” officials, meaning that they are expected to follow written rules without the exercise of significant personal discretion, as would otherwise be the case with a “judicial” official. A Notary’s duty is to screen the signers of important documents — such as property deeds, wills, and powers of attorney — for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of a particular document or transaction. Some notarizations also require the Notary to put the signer under oath, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information contained in a document is true and correct. Impartiality is the foundation of the Notary’s public trust. They are duty- bound not to act in situations where they have a personal interest. The public trusts that self-interest has not corrupted the Notary. And impartiality dictates that a Notary never refuse to serve a person due to race, nationality, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or status as a non- customer. As official representatives of the state, Notaries Public certify the proper execution of many of the life-changing documents of private citizens — whether those various transactions convey real estate, grant powers of attorney, establish a prenuptial agreement, or perform the multitude of other activities that enable our civil society to function. Source: National Notary Association Disclosure: We are not licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, and we may not provide legal advice on notarized documents. Please call us at (248) 816-1220 or 800-276-8319 to set up a Notary appointment. Or Book Your Notary here: We service clients worldwide.