Posts by A Great Notary

What Is An Apostille? It is common for foreign governments to use apostilles to verify an official signature on a document and identify any stamps or seals attached to the record. For the Secretary of State to lend “full confidence and credit” to an official’s seal and signature, the Department of State must authenticate the…

A notarized document needs a notary public to oversee its signings.  Before we go over a list of the most common notarized documents, please remember that each state has its own set of rules regarding forms, and the notarization process. We strongly advise you to conduct your own research before beginning the notarization process. Do…

When notarizing documents like deeds, titles, wills, trust, and other documents that may require a notary, there are two things that will pop up every time: Jurat and Acknowledgment. So here is a breakdown of what these two are, how to differentiate, and when and how a notary public should use them. What is a…