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Expert guides, tips, and advice for notaries public.
How to Notarize a Divorce Decree
If you have been asked to perform a divorce decree notarization, you are stepping into a sensitive and highly regulated area of notary work. As a notary public,
How to Notarize a Marriage Certificate
If you have ever been approached by a newlywed couple or an officiant asking you to notarize a marriage certificate, you know that this particular request can b
How to Notarize a Medical Directive or Living Will
Notarizing a medical directive or living will is one of the most impactful services a notary public can provide. These documents ensure a person's healthcare wi
How to Notarize a Real Estate Deed
Notarizing a real estate deed is one of the most critical tasks a notary public can perform. Because deeds legally transfer ownership of property from one party
How to Notarize a Transcript or Diploma
If you have been asked to notarize a transcript or diploma, you are dealing with one of the most common—yet frequently misunderstood—notarization requests. As r
How to Notarize a Trust Document
Notarizing a trust document carries a bit more weight than a standard vehicle title transfer or a simple affidavit. Trusts dictate how a person's assets are man
How to Notarize an Affidavit
Learning how to notarize an affidavit is one of the most fundamental skills you will develop as a notary public. Whether you are working at a busy shipping stor
How to Notarize an I-9 Form
If you've been asked to act as an I-9 notary, you are stepping into a process that confuses even seasoned professionals. The request to "notarize an I-9 form" i
How to Notarize a Car Title
Whether you are a newly commissioned notary public or a seasoned professional looking for a refresher, learning how to notarize a car title is an essential skil
How to Notarize a Copy of a Document (Certified True Copies)
If you've been asked to notarize a copy of a document, you're dealing with a request for a certified true copy. This is one of the more misunderstood tasks in t
How to Notarize for a Signature by Mark (X)
As a notary public, you will eventually encounter signing situations that fall outside the standard pen-to-paper routine. One of the most unique scenarios you w
How to Notarize for a Minor
Notarizing for a minor is one of the more nuanced scenarios you will encounter as a notary public. Unlike adults, children generally do not possess government-i