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May any document be
notarized?
For a
document to be notarized, it
must contain
1. Text
committing the signer in
some way.
2. An
original signature (not a
photocopy) of the document
signer.
3. A notarial
“certificate” which may
appear on the document
itself or on an attachment.
The Notary fills in the
certificate, signs it, then
applies his or her seal to
complete the notarization.
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Is notarization required
by law?
For many
documents, yes. Certain
affidavits, real estate
deeds and other documents
may not be legally binding
unless they are properly
notarized.
How does a Notary
identify a signer?
Generally,
the Notary will ask to see a
current
identification document that
has a photograph, physical
description and a signature.
A driver’s license, military
ID or passport will usually
be acceptable.
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