Notarization is typically necessary for documents related to real estate transactions to verify the signer's identity and the accuracy of the document's contents.

Whether your estate planning documents were prepared by an attorney or self-prepared, notarization is required. Signing in the presence of a licensed notary public prevents fraud and malpractice. If you lack estate planning documents, inquire about the ones we offer. Our notary publics aid in document provision and preparation.

Borrowers must frequently have loan documents notarized for new home purchases or refinancing existing mortgages to verify the signer's identity.

Having a valid Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directive is crucial for everyone. It's advisable to complete and notarize these forms regardless of age. If you need blank templates for either document, feel free to request them, and we'll gladly provide printable versions.

Taylor Mobile Notary, a licensed, insured, and bonded California notary public, serves as both the signing notary and impartial witness when necessary. Each notary signature is accompanied by the state-required seal, providing proof of notarization.

A certified copy is a reproduction of an original document, accompanied by an endorsement or certificate confirming its authenticity. Such copies are commonly requested for Power of Attorney documents.

An acknowledgment serves for a signer, whose identity has been confirmed, to declare to a Notary or notarial officer that they have voluntarily signed a document.

Acknowledgments administered by a Notary verify the signer's identity and confirm the document's voluntary signing.

An affidavit is a sworn statement or affirmation used to assert innocence or provide clarity during a dispute. To be fully effective, affidavits require notarization. Bay Area Notary offers comprehensive notarial services, including formal affidavit templates and preparation consulting.

A jurat, alternatively termed as a "verification upon oath or affirmation" in certain states, serves the purpose of a signer affirming or swearing to the accuracy of a document's contents before a Notary or notarial officer. Notary Publics administer jurats to confirm the signer's assertion of truthfulness in the document's content, often accompanied by a verbal oath or affirmation.