Many of the legal documents you need for estate planning and, occasionally, divorce, must be notarized. A Notary is an uninvolved, objective person who has the state’s authority to verify and authorize certain documents. Mainly, their job is to confirm that you are who you say you are and that you know what it is you’re signing.
In “normal” times, you could just sign your documents at your attorney’s office or walk into your bank and get it done. But, there are Notaries all over the place if you know where to look.
If you need a Notary, consider:
- Asking for one on your community’s local Facebook page
- Contacting your local UPS store
- Calling an attorney or accountant’s office for suggestions
- Making an appointment with a Notary at your bank
- Looking up a list of Notaries on your Secretary of State’s website page
- Emailing or calling local real estate agencies
- Searching online at www.notaryrotary.com
Notaries generally charge a flat fee for their service or by the number of documents they need to notarize. Be sure to ask about their fee when you call!
