What Can I Expect When I Visit a Notary Public?
• Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths • Updated on April 28, 2025 • 2 min read
• Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths
Updated on April 28, 2025 • 2 min read
Key Takeaways
- Bringing a government-issued photo ID and an additional piece of identification is a must when you visit a notary.
- The notary will confirm that you understand the document and ensure you’re signing it willingly.
- The notary will be a witness to you signing the document.
- Once you have signed the document, the notary will add their official stamp or seal to validate it.
- In situations where witnesses are required, they will also have to physically sign paper copies of the document.
- present valid identification (a valid piece of government issued photo ID with another piece) to your notary;
- your notary will then ensure you understand can can attest to what you’re about to sign;
- the notary public then witnesses your signature; and
- once you have signed the document, the notary will affix his or her stamp (or “seal”) to the document; and
- witnesses will physically sign their counterpart paper copy.
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