1. DO NOT SIGN the document until you are in the presence of the notary.

2. It is okay to completely fill in all blank spaces in the document before seeing the Notary,
but do not sign! A Notary cannot notarize incomplete documents.

3. If you have questions about how to complete the document, contact the person who drafted or requested the document. A Notary Public is unable to provide legal advice or assistance in the drafting and/or completion of documents.

4. Every signor must physically appear, be coherent, and present acceptable ID at the time of

  notarization. 

5. Original documents must be presented for all Copy Certifications. Vital records (birth, death, and marriage) cannot be notarized.

6. Know which Notary Certificate ( Notary acknowlegement ) you need. A notary cannot give advice on which one to use.

A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary with special expertise in notarizing loan document signings. He or she is hired as an independent contractor by either a real estate lender, a closing agent (i.e., a title or escrow firm), or a signing service to ensure that loan documents are delivered to and signed by a borrower, then notarized as necessary and returned for processing in a timely manner.

A notary public is a public official appointed by a state government to help deter fraud. Notary publics witness the signing of important documents and verify the identity of the signer(s), their willingness to sign the documents, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction.

A mobile Notary can provide Notarial services after business hours at a client's business or another agreed-upon location. It's a convenient service that provides the utmost customer service, saving a client precious time and money.