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What identification sources do you accept?
The following types of identification are recognized and accepted in the state of California. Identification must be current and issued within the last five years. Expired ID cards will not be accepted, All ID cards must have a photo, physical description, signature and identification number.
What is a Signing Agent?
A Notary Public with special expertise in notarizing loan document signings. A Notary is hired as an independent contractor by either a real estate lender, a closing agent (i.e., a title or escrow firm), or a signing service to ensure that loan documents are delivered to and signed by a borrower, then notarized as necessary and returned for processing in a timely manner. A responsible person who is appointed by the state government to witness the signing of important documents and to administer oaths.
May a Notary give legal advice or draft legal documents?No. All states prohibit non-attorneys from practicing law. A Notary can be held liable for any damages resulting from an incorrectly chosen certificate or notarization. What documents may not be notarized or certified by a notary public? Marriage License Death Certificate Birth Certificate Or any other document that is recorded with some type of entity whether it be the Secretary of State's Office, a court of law, a county clerk, or the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certified copies may be obtained by contacting such entities.
Where can you have documents notarized?
We provide our services at a location that is convenient to you. We have done notarizations in such places as: Homes, Offices, Restaurants, Hospitals and Nursing Homes.
Are you licensed?
Notary A Go-Go is fully bonded and is covered with $100,000 E & O policy.
The following types of identification are recognized and accepted in the state of California. Identification must be current and issued within the last five years. Expired ID cards will not be accepted, All ID cards must have a photo, physical description, signature and identification number.
- State Driver License issued by DMV
- State ID Card issued by DMV or government agency
- Senior ID Card issued by State or government office
- Employee Identification Card issued by a state or government agency
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Military Identification Card
- Driver License issued by a Canadian or Mexican public agency authorized to issue driver’s license’s
- Foreign Passport if stamped by the Immigration and Naturalization Service or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
*PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION AT THE TIME OF YOUR SERVICE!
What is a Signing Agent?
A Notary Public with special expertise in notarizing loan document signings. A Notary is hired as an independent contractor by either a real estate lender, a closing agent (i.e., a title or escrow firm), or a signing service to ensure that loan documents are delivered to and signed by a borrower, then notarized as necessary and returned for processing in a timely manner. A responsible person who is appointed by the state government to witness the signing of important documents and to administer oaths.
May a Notary give legal advice or draft legal documents?No. All states prohibit non-attorneys from practicing law. A Notary can be held liable for any damages resulting from an incorrectly chosen certificate or notarization. What documents may not be notarized or certified by a notary public? Marriage License Death Certificate Birth Certificate Or any other document that is recorded with some type of entity whether it be the Secretary of State's Office, a court of law, a county clerk, or the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certified copies may be obtained by contacting such entities.
Where can you have documents notarized?
We provide our services at a location that is convenient to you. We have done notarizations in such places as: Homes, Offices, Restaurants, Hospitals and Nursing Homes.
Are you licensed?
Notary A Go-Go is fully bonded and is covered with $100,000 E & O policy.
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