Pam Adame, Mobile Notary Services
A document is notarized to provide additional assurance and evidence that a document is authentic, valid, and trustworthy.
A notary public, who is impartial and a licensed official of the state, verifies the identity of the signer of the document, to ensures that the signer is signing the document voluntarily and with knowledge of its contents, and creates a record of the notarization in the form of a notarial certificate.
When a document is notarized, it becomes a public record, which means that it can be used as evidence in court or in other legal proceedings.
Notarization also helps to deter fraud and forgery, as the notary will verify that the person signing the document is the same person named in the document and will require the signer to provide identification.
Some common documents that may require notarization include legal agreements, real estate documents, powers of attorney, wills, and affidavits. Some banks and financial institutions may also require notarized documents as part of their verification and authentication process.
Overall, notarization provides an extra layer of assurance that a document is legitimate and trustworthy, and can be used to help prevent legal disputes or challenges.
Pam Adame
Mobile Notary