Notary

A notary is essential a licensed, official witness. He/she is a public officer licensed by the state to attest to and certify the validity of signatures of others. Often referred to as a notary public.

It's not hard to become a notary public -- because it is not an issue of a lot of legal knowledge. The notary cannot answer your legal questions -- they're only a witness to your signature. You can find a notary to witness your signature in many places, realty offices, banks, title offices, law firms, etc. Sometimes there is a small fee, but often there is no charge, especially if you are a regular customer of the firm, such as your bank, who has an employee who is a notary.

FAQ:

I'd like to find a realty office near me with a notary.

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