Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Notary Loan Signing Agent?
A Notary Loan Signing Agent is a Notary who has been trained to handle loan documents. The responsibilities of a Notary Loan Signing Agent generally include printing loan documents, meeting the signer and notarizing their signature, and quickly returning the documents for processing
What is a Notarization?
Notarization is the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is authentic and can be trusted.
Does notarization mean that a document is “true” or “legal”?
No. Notaries are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of documents they notarize.
Can you Notarize for a Family member?
Missouri law does not forbid notaries from notarizing the signatures of relatives. However, if the notarized document was ever the subject of a court suite, a judge might determine the notary was not an impartial witness to the signing of the document. The office of Secretary of State suggest that a notary not notarize a document for a spouse, parent, grandparent , brother , sister, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle or grandchild.
What is a Jurat?
“To swear.” The certificate signed and sealed by a notary which is affixed below the sworn or affirmed statement and signature of the affiant.
What is an Acknowledgement?
The act of admitting or recognizing the existence of an agreement by signing as evidence of one’s intention that the agreement shall be binding and in full force and effect
What is an Oath or Affirmation?
An oath is a public declaration based on an appeal to a higher power that the person taking the oath will keep a promise or perform a duty faithfully. An affirmation is a pledge equivalent to an oath but without any reference to a higher being.
Is there a place a notary should not notarize a signature?
1. On a blank or incomplete document; or 2. On a document without notarial certificate wording. 3. A notary shall neither certify nor authenticate a photograph.
Can you Notarize a signature without the signer present?
It is illegal for a notary to seal and sign a document without witnessing your signature. The primary purpose of having a notary public certify your document is to prove you’re signing the document willingly.
What are 5 flawless steps of completing a notarization?
- Personal Appearance 2. Identify The Signer 3. Review The Document 4. Have A Detailed Journal Entry and 5. Complete The Notarial Certificate And Apply The Seal
What are acceptable Forms of Identification?
Missouri – The best form of identification is one that includes a photograph and signature. A valid driver’s license, and or passport. A person can also be personally known to the notary or can be identified by an individual personally know to the notary.
Kansas – A valid driver’s license, can’t be expired no more than 3 years old, a passport, identification with a photograph and signature, or a credible witness
Where does your company provide service?
We are directly mobile Notary Public & Signing Service that does not preserve, a physical office for appointments. Appointments are scheduled where you are available (your home, office, or public places such as your local coffee shops). Appointment location is set at the time the appointment is scheduled, and determines any travel fees.
What forms of payment are acceptable for your service?
Visa, Master Card, American Express, PayPal, Square, Cash, or the Cash App