Q: What is a Notary Public?
A: California Notaries Public are commissioned by the Secretary of State as a public officer qualified and bonded under the laws of a particular jurisdiction for the performance of notarial acts, usually in connection with the execution of some documents.
Q: What is a Notary Signing Agent?
A: A Notary Signing Agent is a specialist in loan document signing, gaining with time a working knowledge of mortgage loans, loan terms and the various documents contained in loan document packages. Notary Signing Agents help the borrower execute their loan documents pertaining to signatures, initials, and completing some information within documents when required.
Q: What will I need to bring with me to notarize my documents?
A: Proper identification is required for any notarial service that requires verification of signature. California recognizes the following types of identification as valid:
Should you be unable to provide one of these ID cards, you may be identified on the oath or affirmation of credible identifying witnesses who have their own approved ID card. Credible Identifying witnesses must have personal knowledge of your identity, believe it is not reasonable for you to obtain the approved ID, and be honest, aware, and impartial.
A: California Notaries Public are commissioned by the Secretary of State as a public officer qualified and bonded under the laws of a particular jurisdiction for the performance of notarial acts, usually in connection with the execution of some documents.
Q: What is a Notary Signing Agent?
A: A Notary Signing Agent is a specialist in loan document signing, gaining with time a working knowledge of mortgage loans, loan terms and the various documents contained in loan document packages. Notary Signing Agents help the borrower execute their loan documents pertaining to signatures, initials, and completing some information within documents when required.
Q: What will I need to bring with me to notarize my documents?
A: Proper identification is required for any notarial service that requires verification of signature. California recognizes the following types of identification as valid:
- California Driver License or ID Card
- A United States passport
- Driver license or ID card (non-driver’s) issued by another state
- Mexican or Canadian driver license issued by an authorized agency
- US Military identification card (must include signature)
- Foreign passport, if stamped by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Green Card, Permanent residence/Alien Card (only for documents related to USCIS–e.g., Affidavit of Support)
- California State, County, or City ID card (with photo, serial no., signature, and issue or expiration date)
Should you be unable to provide one of these ID cards, you may be identified on the oath or affirmation of credible identifying witnesses who have their own approved ID card. Credible Identifying witnesses must have personal knowledge of your identity, believe it is not reasonable for you to obtain the approved ID, and be honest, aware, and impartial.
Disclaimer: A Notary Public is NOT an attorney and, therefore, cannot give any advice about immigration or any other legal matters.