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
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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
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