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How Many IDs do I need for a Notarization

In the state of Georgia, when you go for a notarization, you will need to bring one form of ID with you. The ID must include a photograph, a physical description, and a signature.  Examples of identification that you may […]

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Electronic Notarization Services are Growing

In this past year, as technology has advanced, there have been several new initiatives in the field of electronic notarization and electronic signatures. In South Dakota and Utah, legislators have enacted bills that allow notaries to use electronic signatures to […]

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What does a Proper Notarization Entail

In a notarization, there are certain procedures that a public notary must follow. These are as follows: Insist that the signer appear physically in person at the time of the notary act Clearly establish the identity of the signer with by […]

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Notarizing for Blind or Illiterate Clients

How does a notary proceed if a client wants a notarization for a document but is blind or illiterate? Can the notary public offer some protections to ensure that the client understands the document fully? Notarization for the blind or […]

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9 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Mortgage Fraud at Closing

Check that the name on the application is the same as the one on your form of ID. If the names don’t match, notarization at the closing could be delayed or even denied. Bring all the loan information to the […]

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What on Earth is a Notary Public

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 […]

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