By definition, a notary public exists to serve as an impartial witness while signing important documents. Having a notary provides an extra layer of protection, authentication, and legal verification. Take a look at the top 3 common reasons why someone might need a notary:
3 Common Reasons To Hire a Notary
1) Legal Validity
When a notary affixes their seal and signature to a document they are confirming that the individual who signed the document is who they say they are, they understood what they were signing, and the document was signed on their own accord. Many legal documents require a notarization, such as:
• Contracts: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines the rights and obligations of each party.
• Affidavits: An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it, typically taken before a notary public or other authorized officer.
• Power of Attorney: A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person, known as the principal, to appoint another person, called the agent or attorney-in-fact, to make decisions and act on their behalf. This document can grant broad or limited authority, depending on the principal's needs and intentions. There are various types of POA documents such as (1) General Power of Attorney, (2) Limited Power of Attorney, (3) Durable Power of Attorney, and (4) Medical Power of Attorney.
• Consent to Travel: A legal document that grants permission for a minor or dependent individual to travel, typically without the presence of their parent or legal guardian. This form is often required by airlines, border control authorities, or other entities to ensure that the minor is allowed to travel and that their safety and well-being are considered.
2) Fraud Prevention
Notaries can help to prevent fraud by conducting those initial steps in verifying the identity of the individuals involved in the document signing. Verifying the identity of all individuals and making sure their images match their photos, reduces the risk of forged signatures, unauthorized alterations, or signings.
3) Real Estate Transactions
Real estate transactions can include various property-related documents like deeds, mortgages, loan modifications, and buyer and seller packages. Often these documents need notarizations to be legally binding to ensure the integrity of the transaction and protect the interest of all parties involved.
Final Thoughts
There are so many documents that require a notarization, but no matter what your notary needs Jade's Notary is here to help.
About The Author
Olivia Jade Kelly is an entrepreneur and owner of Jade's Notary, where she serves as a dully commissioned notary public for the State of Wisconsin and a certified Loan Signing Agent as well as certified Remote Online Notary. In addition to being the owner of Jade's Notary, Olivia is the proud owner of Visions of Jade, LLC, where she utilizes her years of experience as a virtual assistant and consultant. For more information as well as to shop my store click Visions of Jade, LLC.
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