General Notary Work
General notary work encompasses a variety of services that a notary public provides. Here are some examples of the services typically included in general notary work
Acknowledgments:
Notaries can perform acknowledgments, which involve verifying that the signer of a document willingly and voluntarily executed it. This is commonly used for deeds, contracts, and other legal documents.
Jurats:
A jurat is a notarial act where the notary certifies that the signer of a document made a sworn statement or oath. The notary ensures that the signer appeared before them, was identified, and signed the document in their presence.
Affidavits:
Notaries can administer oaths and affirmations for individuals who need to make sworn statements or provide evidence in the form of an affidavit. This is often required in legal proceedings or for official documentation.
Wills and Trusts:
Wills are not required by law to be notarized. However the witness signatures can be notarized on the affidavit with an oath.
Vehicle Title Transfers:
Notaries may be involved in the notarization of vehicle title transfers, especially in states where notarization is required for such transactions. They verify the identity of the buyer and seller, witness the signing, and notarize the necessary documents.
Immigration Documents:
Notaries can provide notarial services for certain immigration-related documents, such as affidavits of support, travel consent forms, and other forms required by immigration authorities. These are just a few examples of the services included in general notary work. The specific services offered by a notary may vary depending on their jurisdiction and the laws governing notarial acts in that area.
