Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you provide notary services?
An associate will meet with you in a location convenient for you. This can be your home or office, a restaurant, airport, nursing home, hospital, or federal, state or county facility, etc.
Does a notary stamp on a document make it a legal document?
No. A document is not made legal by notarization. Notaries are NOT responsible for the legality or accuracy of the documents they notarize. The presence of a notary seal and signature is to certify the identity of the individual who provided the signature on the document. The signer is solely responsible to understand the implications of the content of the documents.
Can a notary provide legal advice or prepare legal documents?
No. Per the State of New York, a notary public is prohibited from providing legal advice or preparing language in a legal document. We encourage you to contact an attorney or firm who can provide guidance.
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What kind of ID is required?
A signer must present an unexpired, photo identification that was issued by a city, state, county, municipality or other legally recognized agency, authorized in the United States. For foreign nationals in need of an apostille, a passport is adequate identification. The identification must clearly display the complete legal name, the authority that issued the document, date issued, date expired, date of birth and an issued record number. It should also give a physical description of the signer. Identification is required as evidence to show that the signature affixed was confirmed to be the individual who signed in the presence of the notary. It confirms that you are who you say you are. A current driver’s license, passport, non-driver’s license ID or military ID are examples of acceptable identification documents. Worn, damaged, illegible documents may not be adequate. Please ensure all information is clearly and completely visible. The notary reserves the right to refuse to perform a notarization if there is substantial discrepancy between the ID description and the signer in person.
What forms of payment are acceptable?
All appointments must be paid in full to secure an appointment date/time via the online payment feature. Payments can be made with Visa, Mastercard and most bank debit cards. Business customers may arrange separate billing options for corporate checks and invoice schedules.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Appointments may be scheduled conveniently online by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, by sending an Email request or by telephone at 929-630-3464.
Are there documents a notary public cannot notarize?
Yes. A notary public cannot notarize a birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, articles of incorporation for a business, or declare a document as a "certified copy".