A notary public is a public official appointed by the state government to help prevent fraud and ensure the authenticity of important documents. Notary publics are responsible for witnessing the signing of documents and verifying the identity of the signer(s), their willingness to sign, and their awareness of the document’s contents. Whether you need notarization for legal, financial, or personal documents, a trusted notary ensures that everything is done correctly.
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Notarization and apostille services are essential for ensuring the legality of documents for use both domestically and internationally. Notarization is a process where a notary public verifies the authenticity of signatures on documents, making them legally valid. On the other hand, an apostille is a certification attached to documents to confirm their authenticity, allowing them to be used internationally in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. At Notary Approved, we provide both services, ensuring your documents are handled correctly and promptly for both local and international use.

At Notary Approved, we handle apostille services for documents being sent overseas. Whether you need your birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, power of attorney, educational transcripts, diplomas, affidavits, corporate documents, court orders, adoption papers, legal contracts, medical records, police records, divorce decrees, or any other important document authenticated for use abroad, we’ve got you covered. Our team ensures that all types of personal, legal, and business-related paperwork are properly apostilled, making them legally recognized in foreign countries. We simplify the apostille process, providing peace of mind so you can focus on your next big step without hassle.

At Notary Approved, we proudly offer nationwide notary and apostille services across all 50 states. We work with a network of highly trained, mobile notaries and apostille experts, ensuring that we can assist you wherever you are. Whether you’re in a major city or a remote area, we connect you with professionals who will meet you at your location, making the process easy and convenient. Our reliable shipping methods also ensure that your documents are properly handled and delivered back to you with ease. No matter if you’re in California, New York, or anywhere in between, we make sure your documents are taken care of with the utmost efficiency.

Most documents will provide a notarial section. In the case that it has no notarial wording to direct the notary, please select one the following:

• Acknowledgement – the notary positively identifies the signer and confirms the signer made the signature willingly.
• Jurat – the notary positively identifies the signer and administer an oath/affirmation to the signer
• Certified copy- may be used to certify true copies of original documents- if state law so allows
• Witnessing – used when the signer appears before a notary with a document and sign the document in the notary presence You must tell the notary what kind of notarization you need. Please contact the agency/person that gave you the document for further questions on what type of notarization is needed.

Acceptable forms of ID include the following

• photo IDs when valid and unexpired and bearing a photographic image of the individual’s face and signature: ·
• U.S. State-Issued Driver’s License
• U.S. State-Issued Photo ID
• U.S. Passport Book
• Foreign Passport
• Alien Registration Card with Photo (Green Card / Permanent Resident Card)
• Military ID Please visit NNA for additional information on acceptable forms of Identification.

Please note that for your documents to be properly notarized, they must be signed and witnessed in front of the notary. The signer should complete all forms, except for the signatures and areas requiring notarization. This ensures that the process is legally compliant and your documents are ready for use. If you need assistance with document preparation or notarization, Notary Approved is here to help! Our mobile notary experts are available to guide you through the process, ensuring your documents are handled correctly every step of the way.