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Helpful Definitions
Acknowledgement: The act of admitting the existence of an agreement and acknowledging a signature to a document for purposes of recordation.
Affidavit: A document that contains a statement, made under oath or affirmation, signed by the affiant and a jurat (certificate) signed and sealed by a Notary.
Jurat: Latin. "To Swear" the certificate signed and sealed by the notary at the end of a document, near the "sworn and subscribed to:" language.
Oath: A solemn pledge or promise with reference to a Supreme Being and the truth of statements.
Power of Attorney: A document by which a person authorizes another (attorney in fact) to act on his behalf.
§§.: Latin. Scilicet.: "in particular, namely" Printed near the venue (place of the notarization) of a certificate of acknowledgement or any other notarial certificate.
L.S.: Latin. Locus Sigilli.: Location of the seal; Indicates where notary should place seal!
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Notary
The demand for quick processing of legal documents quickly has become a need. DWRE has added notarizing to their list of value added services. In some circumstances, travel to your location can be arranged.
What is a Notary?
A notary public is an officer commissioned by the California Secretary of State to serve as an unbiased and impartial witness. The most common function of the notary is to prevent fraud by attesting to the identity of a person signing a document. Notarization on a document certifies that the person whose signature is entered on the document appeared before the notary, established his or her identity, and personally signed the document. The Notary attaches a certificate to the document and verifies it with his signature and seal.
What does a Notary do?
Notaries are largely concerned with the verification of documents and information that will be used in other states, or countries in the world, for clients who have a business or property, or who are involved in litigation.
When do I need a Notary?
Usually you will have been asked by a third party to sign documents in the presence of a Notary Public. For example, if you are selling or buying a property or giving someone a Power of Attorney.
How much does it cost?
For each page that needs to be notarized the maximum fee allowed by the State of California is $10. For each witness required is $5 per page, if we have to supply the witness(es). NOTE: California law no longer requires witnesses. Notaries act as witness; however, older document may still have a witness area. In which case, witnesses will be required. If travel is required, there is a flat rate of $45.
Identification
Obviously, in order to verify who you are the Notary must see a form of identification. Acceptable identification is a valid Passport, Driver’s License, or State ID. If you do not have either of these please contact us and we will be able to advise you on alternatives.
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