A Notary's Role: Find Out What It Is
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A notary public is a person appointed by the government to witness and certify the identity of individuals and to take acknowledgments of documents. A notary is usually a lawyer or public official who has been given special powers by the state to perform certain duties.
A notary is, essentially, an impartial third party who oversees the signing of official documents. Their job is to help identify issues like fraud or coercion, affirm the state of mind of anyone who’s signing, and verify the identity of each individual, among other things. They may be required for things such as title transfers or bonds.
You should request a notary service when you need to have a notarized document, including:
- Bonds
- Wills and trusts
- Contracts
- Title transfers
