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What is Notarization?

As a Notary Public I am appointed by the California Secretary of State to serve the public without bias. As a public officer a constituted by California law, I am commissioned to serve the public in non-contentious matters as an impartial witness, deferring fraud. Notarization is the official fraud-derrent process that assures the parties of the transaction that a docuement is authentic, and can be trusted. As a Notary Publi I verify that the signatures are genuine, and the signer acted without duress or intimidation, and intended the terms of the document to be in full force and affect.
  • Notarization is the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is authentic, and can be trusted. It is a three-part process, performed by a Notary Public, that includes of vetting, certifying and record-keeping. Notarizations are sometimes referred to as "notarial acts."
  • Above all, notarization is the assurance by a duly appointed and impartial Notary Public that a document is authentic, that its signature is genuine, and that its signer acted without duress or intimidation, and intended the terms of the document to be in full force and effect.
  • The central value of notarization lies in the Notary’s impartial screening of a signer for identity, willingness and awareness. This screening detects and deters document fraud, and helps protect the personal rights and property of private citizens from forgers, identity thieves and exploiters of the vulnerable.
  • Every day the process of notarization prevents countless forged, coerced and incompetent signings that would otherwise overwhelm our court system and dissolve the network of trust allowing our civil society to function.

Types of Notarization Certificates

If there is no notarial wording on your document, you must choose which form to use. Notaries cannot advise you on your choice of form. If you do not know what type of notarial certificate your document requires, please contact the author of the document, or the document recipient, and have them advise you regarding what type of form you should use. The most common types of notarizations are listed below.
Acknowledgment
The purpose of an acknowledgment is to ensure that the signer of a document is who they claim to be and has voluntarily signed the document.
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Jurat
The purpose of a jurat is for a signer to swear or affirm that the contents of a document are true. Depending on the jurisdiction, it also can be known as an affidavit or a verification on oath or affirmation.
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Oath or Affirmation
In some cases, a client may simply need you to administer an oath or affirmation orally, rather than as part of a jurat​, affidavit or other written document.
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Copy Certificate
A copy certification confirms that a reproduction of an original document is a full, true, and accurate transcription or reproduction of the original.
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Hospitals

Your loved one needs your presence. You stay, we’ll come to you! Just tell us which facility you’re at, the patients last name, & their room number!
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Correction Facilities

We can help you get a Power of Attorney, get a vehicle out of the tow yard, get property released, allow minors to visit, and have you on your way!
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PLEASE NOTE

I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California and may not give legal advice, draft legal documents, or accept legal fees for legal advice. Additionally, I cannot back date or notarize any documents that are blank or have critical information missing. If you have any questions regarding your documents, please consult an attorney or the individual who provided the documents to you. By law, this also means I cannot advise you as to which Notary Certification you should use.

Documents I Can Not Notarize

  • Vital Certificates (Birth, Marriage, Death or Divorce)
  • Photographs
  • Faxed or Copied Signatures
  • Incomplete Documents
  • Signer Not Present (except Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness)
  • Improper ID (Need 2 disinteresred Credible Witnesses)

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