How to Find a Notary

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A Notary Public witnesses official signatures. Assigned by the Secretary of State, he or she helps prevent fraud. Finding one to certify your legal documents is easier than you think. Usually, you can find one where you're already doing daily errands.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Yellow Pages
Photo ID

Step1

If you receive documents that need to be notarized at an office, ask the person giving them to you. Sometimes, there will be a Notary on staff. Do it then rather than risk misplacing the documents or searching for a Notary later.

Step2

Call an insurance agency. Because they generate so many legal documents, a Notary might work there.

Step3

Contact the local post office. If the document needs to be mailed, it could be signed and sent in one place.

Step4

Ask someone at your bank. They could offer free notary services, depending on the type of account you have.

Step5

Call your public library or the local court house.

Tips & Warnings

When talking with a Notary, ask if there is a fee. Some do not charge.
All parties signing the documents must be present.
You must have a valid photo ID that includes your signature.
Never sign documents beforehand. The Notary must witness your signature.

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Ntsike said

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on 11/6/2007 With just the click of your mouse to http://www.needAnotary.net, you can find a local mobile notary public to meet you at your home office or other convenient facility. With buy lifestyles you can have a notary to meet you at soccer practice, Starbuck or at your gym. You take a chance that the notary is at lunch or gone if you go to banks and some banks don’t have notaries. We notarize for many banks and financial institutions.

mobile-notary said

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on 3/11/2007 Wow, this document really isn't that helpful. Your #1 stop or call, should be your bank. Most banks will notarize for free for their own customers. Your next easiest bet would be a UPS store. They are supposed to always have a notary on staff. #3 would be to hire a mobile notary. You can find those at http://www.notaryone.net

That is better.