Notary public
A nationwide network of verified, state-commissioned notaries ready to witness signatures, administer oaths, and certify documents — in person, mobile, or online.
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A notary public is appointed by your state government to act as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. They verify the identity of every signer, confirm willingness and awareness, and apply an official seal that gives the document legal weight across jurisdictions. Notaries can perform acknowledgments (confirming you signed willingly), jurats (administering an oath that the contents are true), copy certifications, and oaths or affirmations.
Real estate transactions, powers of attorney, affidavits, wills and trusts, parental consent forms, vehicle title transfers, business contracts, and immigration paperwork all commonly require notarization. If a document has a signature line followed by a notarial certificate, you'll need a commissioned notary.
A notary public is a state-commissioned officer authorized to witness signatures, administer oaths, and certify document copies. Notaries verify the identity of signers and confirm they are signing willingly and knowingly.
Fees are capped by each state — typically $5–$15 per signature for in-office work. Mobile and after-hours notaries charge an additional travel fee, usually $25–$75 depending on distance and time.
Bring a current, government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. The name on the ID must match the name on the document being notarized.
Yes. A notary must refuse if the signer cannot be properly identified, appears coerced, does not understand the document, or if the document is incomplete or appears fraudulent.
For acknowledgments you may sign beforehand, but you must personally appear before the notary. For jurats, you must sign in the notary's presence and take an oath that the contents are true.