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Steps for Properly Notarizing Documents

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A notarized document helps to verify that you are the one signing the document. So, the sole purpose of notarizing a document is to prevent any kind of document fraud and or identity theft by preventing someone from presenting a forged document.

The following steps are essential to the notarization process and Diana of Diana’s Mobile Notary ensures these steps are followed for proper notarization of documents each and every time. Diana provides notary services in Santa Rosa, California and beyond.

  1. Requires personal appearance
  2. Checks the document for potential errors and blanks
  3. Carefully identifies the signer by inspecting a current and valid photo ID
  4. Records journal entry and has signer provide signature and thumbprint
  5. Completes the notarial certificate for the document

All Notary Publics are commissioned by the Secretary of State and are required to follow their state’s notarial laws. The above steps are focused on California. It is very important for the Notary to follow all steps in the notarization process so that the documents are properly notarized.    

Many signers ask the Notary for advice or assistance regarding their documents. But unless the Notary is an attorney, they are prohibited from giving any advice, as it would be construed as giving legal advice. 

Diana of Diana’s Mobile Notary is a mobile notary in Sonoma County, California, who makes the notarization process convenient and accessible. She is also a certified loan signing agent in Sonoma County, California, and plays a crucial role in the home-buying/selling process. Contact Diana today at 707-328-1289 for all your notarization needs!

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