A notary public is someone who is state-licensed to administer oaths and notarize documents. To do such tasks, the notary public first identifies the signer in person, and then makes sure that the signer is signing the document on his own […]
Wills are extremely important documents that establish how an individual’s assets will be dealt with after his or her death. Notaries can notarize wills if they are knowledgeable about the practice. However, if the notary public is not experienced with […]
Officials in several states are warning the public about “notarios.” These are people who pretend to be legal professionals such as public notaries and use this front to scam immigrants. They will usually charge extremely high fees for worthless advice, resulting […]
All these terms sound misleadingly similar, but they can serve different purposes. You should know what they mean if you are considering looking to find a notary – especially online public notary services. Here are some simple definitions for you […]
As it has become mandatory for non-bank mortgage lenders and originators to operate under the federal reporting requirements, the number of reports of suspected mortgage fraud is expected to experience a surge next year. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes […]
In some situations, a person is unable to make decisions or sign documents for themselves. As a result, the person would appoint another individual to perform these tasks on his or her behalf. This authority is usually transferred through a […]