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Core Notary Services 1. Acknowledgments • Verifies the identity of a signer • Confirms they are signing voluntarily • Common for deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney 2. Jurats • Verifies identity and • Administers an oath or affirmation that the document is truthful • Common for affidavits and sworn statements 3. Oaths & Affirmations • Administers sworn promises that statements are true • Used in affidavits, depositions, and legal declarations 4. Witnessing Signatures • Observes the signing of documents • Ensures the signer understands what they’re signing • Helps deter fraud ________________________________________ Document Certification & Verification 5. Certified Copies (where allowed) • Certifies that a copy of a document is a true and accurate copy of the original • Common for passports, diplomas, or licenses (Note: some documents—like vital records—cannot be certified by a notary in many places) 6. Signature Verification • Confirms a signature belongs to a specific person • Often used for financial or legal forms ________________________________________ Specialized / Additional Services (Jurisdiction-Dependent) 7. Loan Signing Agent Services • Handles mortgage and real estate closing documents • Explains documents (not legal advice) • Ensures proper execution and notarization 8. Protests (limited jurisdictions) • Formal declaration that a negotiable instrument (like a check) was dishonored 9. Remote Online Notarization (RON) • Performs notarizations via secure video conferencing • Legal only in certain states/countries 10. Mobile Notary Services • Travels to homes, offices, hospitals, or jails • Convenience-focused, often for urgent signings ________________________________________ What Notaries Do Not Do • Give legal advice • Draft legal documents (unless also a licensed attorney) • Represent clients in court • Notarize without proper identification or required procedures