So you have a document to be notarized. What are my steps? Well, here are some tips to assist you with the process.
Contact the Notary discuss the following:
- Describe your document
- Timeframe for completion
- How many signers are involved
- Do you have witnesses if your document requires it?
- If mobile...provide your full address
- Provide a good working PH#
- Provide your email address so an intake form/invoice can be sent to you
- Have a Driver License, State ID or Passport that has not expired for identification.
- Please state your native country. For example, place of birth so the type of ID needed can be discussed.
- Get a price quote
- Be specific and truthful regarding your needs
- If after price quote is given beyond your need, and additional request is made, price can be adjusted accordingly
- Pricing will include mobile service, hourly rate of the notary and notarial state fee or any other service deem necessary.
Try to plan ahead for a smooth transaction, as accuracy requires review before and after each process. Plus, not all documents can be expedited as the consumer may think. One such document is Apostille or requesting copy of your Vital record. Why, it normally has a 2-3 processing requirement and can take a week or so to receive. Most times the requiring party will give conflicting information, so when your notary inform the right process, trust their explanation as they have to know and follow the state notarial law for every document they execute.
