Notarizations we cannot complete

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Notarizations we cannot complete

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(Please note that this is not a comprehensive list, and the Notary reserves the right to refuse any request:

  • Requests without a valid ID
  • (Minors may be notarized if they have a valid ID and understand the document)
  • Electronic notarizations – Only authorized Notaries may perform these.
  • Loan/Escrow documents – Should be handled by the escrow company.
  • Last Wills and Testaments – Must be notarized by an attorney.
  • I-9 Forms – Verification is not a notarial act; must be done by an authorized company representative.
  • Publicly recorded documents – Birth/death certificates, court documents, etc., must be certified by the issuing public office.