A notary (or notary public) is an official appointed by a state government who has the ability to draw up or certify a particular action or deed. This could include contracts, documents useful in ...

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You may find yourself in need of notary services in a variety of situations, like when you’re planning your estate, signing affidavits or transferring property. The fees per signature aren’t typically ...

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Individuals buying a home, adopting a child, completing estate planning documents such as wills and advanced health care directives, or completing any number of legal procedures may find themselves in ...

Constant improvements in connectivity and a slew of new technologies like 5G, blockchain, cloud services, IoT, and AI have helped propel the global mobile notary public market forward in the previous ...

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Notaries are state-appointed officials who certify the proper execution of documents. Documents that require notarization can include wills, powers of attorney, transfers of sale and more. Notaries ...