FAQ

A notary is a legally commissioned official who acts as an unbiased witness to the signing of legal documents. Examples of such include wills, contracts, power of attorney documents, affidavits, warranty deeds, and more. The purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud by certifying signatures on documents that are bound by law.

Witnesses are sometimes required to be impartial signees to the document. This means that spouses, family members, or other parties with interests related to the signee or document proceedings cannot be witnesses to the notarization. If you do not have a witness, we will provide one for you. They will further confirm the identities of the signed individuals and ensure no fraud has occurred.

Here at Portland Fingerprinting Co, we see numerous legal documents every day. In order to provide a successful legal validation, it’s crucial to ensure the validity of documents for notarization. Examples of valid documents include deeds, contracts, mortgages, agreements, affidavits, power of attorney, prenups, wills, real estate contracts, and more. However, please note that federally issued documents cannot be notarized. Examples of such include birth, marriage, and death certificates, divorce decrees, and court documents. If you have any questions on whether a document can be notarized, please don’t hesitate to call our office at (xxx) xxx -xxxx.

Costs for notaries vary greatly depending on the number of signatures required, document type, witness presence, mobile notary consideration, and more. In the United States, fees can range from $10-$100, and our advisors will be able to give you an estimate after the initial consultation. Walk-ins are welcome, so don’t hesitate to pop in or give us a call if there are any questions.