Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is a Notary Public? 

A Notary Public is an official appointed by the Secretary of State through the power vested in the secretary of by state law.  The Notary has the power to take acknowledgments, administer oaths and perform other duties as permitted by laws.  Notary Publics must function within the authority granted by the laws of their given state even where fees for services rendered are concerned.

 

What is a Notary Signing Agent?

A Notary Signing Agent is a commissioned Notary Public who has the skills and abilities through additional training and experience, to assist lenders, banks and signing companies with notarizing loan documents.     

 

Are Notary Publics able to give Legal Advice? 

Notary Publics ARE NOT ABLE TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE.  Notary Publics are not licensed attorneys in the practice of law, therefore they ARE NOT able to give LEGAL ADVICE!

 

Are Notary Publics in their Signing Agent capacity able to offer their opinions to a borrower(s) in regards to loan documents?

Notary Publics performing in a Signing Agent capacity should never give any information in regards to the terms and conditions of any loan documents.  The Notarizing Officer should always refer the borrower to the Lending Institution, should the borrower have any questions to the terms and conditions of the loan.

 

What is generally acceptable proof of identification? 

Generally, two pieces of identification must be provided one of which MUST BE a picture ID.  The following are the most widely accepted forms of ID: State Drivers License, State issued ID Card, U.S. Passport and or Military Identification.

 

 

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