Step-by step Notarization of documents

Through the course of a lifetime typically, you will come to an occasion when you need having certain documents notarized. A government or employer office, or other entity might require that you get vital documents such as birth certificates, wills etc. certified by a notary public to prove their validity.

Notarization Procedure

The process of notarization seems simple. It is as easy as finding an approved notary in India, sign documents in front of them, confirm your identification, and get their seal and signature. Minor errors in the document, signature, identity verification, or notarization procedure itself, however, might lead to complications, cause a delay, or even result in the documents being rejected. Sometimes even MEA attestation is included in the process.

In order to avoid these pitfalls, you must know what to take with you for the notary public's office.

• A primary duty of an official notary public is to observe the signing of the parties involved in a bid to prevent fraud. But the acquisition or filling in documents is not their business. Therefore, it is your responsibility to take the document, fill it in and sign it out, but leave the blank space to sign. Signatures should be completed in front of a notary public.

• It is impossible to make changes in the documents after they've been notarized. Make sure that you are reading and comprehending everything in the document. Also, make any necessary changes prior to going to the Notary's office.

• The notary public's role is to validate the signature on documents, they don't create a duplicate of the original document. Thus, it is recommended to make a copy ahead of time.

• In the event that more than one person has signed the documents, you can send a copy of the document to all of them to be reviewed. Be sure to ensure that all parties present at the time of notarization. To be considered legally valid, the notary has to be a witness to the signatures of all parties.

• If the documents you want to notarized are legally valid or have legal consequences, you may have them examined by a licensed lawyer prior to having them notarized. The notary public never confirms the contents nor does it explain the particulars of the documents.

• One of the responsibilities of the notary public is to validate that the signatures of the signees are authentic. They need to confirm that they are who he declares to be. The acceptable forms of identification vary in accordance with the state of notary's commission. First, inquire regarding the accepted ID, before bringing a government-issued ID when you visit the office of the notary.

• Notary services cost money. Therefore, you should carry the cost of the services they provide. Make sure to inquire in advance and have your self prepared.

• When you're ready you can now find a trustworthy notary public. Choose one with a good reputation and has a good relationship with customers.

• Set up a date with other parties as well as the notary public to complete the notarization procedure.

• It is also possible to engage the assistance of a mobile notary. Mobile notaries can complete the notarization procedure according to the date and time. In the event that all people aren't able to attend the offices of the notary at simultaneously the mobile notary may be invited to a shared area to sign the documents.

After you have prepared all the necessary documents, notarizing them is an easy process.