Apostilles and Authentic Legal Documents

In October of 1981, the United States became part of the 1961 Hague Convention. This abolished the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. Countries that have joined the convention are able to take advantage of a simplified version of a certified legal documents. This include notarized documents.
Due to the existence of the Hague Convention, [...]

All About the Notary Public

The job requirements of a notary public can vary, but some duties remain consistent. A notary public, or public notary as it may be called, is a public officer granted by law to serve the public in non-confrontational matters. Non-confrontation matters can refer to any thing involving estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, official government document, and business [...]

Services of a Notary Public and the National Notary Association

There are can be many reasons why an individual may one day need the notary services of a qualified notary public. Any individual that plans on purchasing a home or property, refinancing a mortgage, or filing a lawsuit may need a notary public. In all of these instances, plus many more, notary services will be [...]

The Job and Process Of Becoming A Notary Public

A notary, often referred to as a notary public, is a public officer granted by law to serve the public in non-confrontational matters. These matters that a notary will be called into use for can be concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, the notarizing of government documents, and business law.
-The main job functions of a notary [...]

Getting a Document Notarized

Most individuals will need a document notarized for legal reasons at least once in their life. Notaries or notary publics are certified individuals who have gone through training and are legally licensed to witness the signing of legal documents. Notary publics are able to verify the authenticity of such a document and determine whether or [...]