A Notary Public is an official appointed by the Secretary of State and authorized to serve the public as an unbiased witness when performing many legal formalities relating to the drafting or certifying of contracts, deeds, and other official documents.

You’ll typically need a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, to prove your identity to the notary.

No, notaries cannot provide legal advice. Their role is limited to witnessing the signing of documents and verifying identities.

Notaries can notarize a variety of documents, including contracts, deeds, wills, powers of attorney, affidavits, and more. However, notaries cannot provide legal advice or notarize documents where they have a personal interest.

Notary fees vary by location and the type of document. In most cases, there’s a standard fee for notarization, but additional charges may apply for traveling to your location.

An apostille is a form of authentication for documents used in international transactions. You may need an apostille for certain documents if they will be used in a foreign country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Yes! It’s a good idea to schedule an appointment to ensure a notary is available when you need them.