A common law notary public is a public official designated by law to aid the public in non-contentious matters such as ordinary financial transactions, estates, deeds, powers of attorney, and international and foreign trade.

• Condo Conversions
• Advanced Health Care Directive
• Estate Plans
• Proof of Life Documents
• Real Estate Documents
• Proof of Residency
• Passport & Visa Authentications
• Adoption Documents
• Contracts
• Corporate Documents
• Vehicle Title Transfers
• Spousal Consent Forms
• Mylar Maps
• Power of Attorney
• Divorce Agreements
• Affidavits
• Oath Cards
• Parental Consent Letters
• Bonds
• Copy Certifications
• Wills & Trusts
• Guardianships
• Domestic Partnerships
• Bill of Sale
• And much more

Documents are notarized to prevent fraud and ensure proper execution. The notary public is in charge of ensuring that the signers are present in front of them and give proper identity. A Notary Public conducts the signing and guarantees that the documents are signed appropriately.

• A document that looks to be unfinished.
• A document that is missing a notarial certificate, and the signer is either unaware of or unwilling to reveal which type is necessary.
• The document is illegal, misleading, or fake, according to the notary.
• The signer is requesting that a crucial record, such as a birth certificate, be notarized.

Yes. A notary public may utilize a "green card" provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to establish the identity of a document signer as long as it is current and contains the signer's photograph and signature.

A person's identity and signature are legally authenticated by notarized documents, but they cannot claim ownership of a property without first registering a sale agreement. As a result, notarization cannot be used in place of contract registration.