You may find yourself wondering about who can notarize a document. Well, the answer to this is not as straightforward as some people think. Not everyone can notarize a document. There are certain steps that must be taken before a document can be truly notarized by an authority. In general, a notary public should be the one asked to notarize a document. It is easy to find a notary public. Here, we outline the steps that the notary public has to take in order to notarize a document in case you need assistance.
First, the notary public has to identify the signer.
The notary public has to request some form of identification from you, with a picture attached. This can be a passport or a driver’s license.
Next, verify that the person understands the document.
The notary public has to understand that you understand what it is you are signing. It is important that you are aware of what you are signing. The notary public will not be held liable for the contents of what you are signing, so they have to make sure that you understand what you are undertaking.
Then, check the document.
The notary public has to scan the document visually for completeness before notarizing it.
Fourth, examine the notarial certificate.
The notary public has to check the document for the notarial language, and may refuse to notarize it if the language is not consistent with the notarial requirements.
Fourth, completing the notarial certificate.
This is the last step that the notary public will undertake. The notarial seal will be affixed next to your signature after everything has been checked and everything is in order. Records will be kept of your notary.
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