What Do Mobile Notary Publics Do?

By David Stone

Understand the duties of notary publics.

A notary public acts as an agent who attests or certifies deeds and other documents. This is usually done under an official state seal . The notary may collect identification proof in order to make sure the person who signs has the indentity he or she claims. They may slo try to help make sure that papers are signed in the correct places.

Have you ever had to have a paper notarized? A public notary's duties are mainly related to instruments used in business transactions. Loan documents, contracts, and applications are common examples of things that need to be notarized. As you can see these are all procedures which require an impartial third party in order to validate them.

If you had to look for a notary, you would probably start your search at your bank, office, or other business. Many companies keep one on staff as a convenience for employees or customers. They may charge you a small fee, and that fee is strictly regulated by the state they work in. Sometimes the service will be free for clients and employees because it is underwritten by the company.

Who Needs a Mobile Notary?

A mobile notary (also called a signing agent) performs the same functions we already wrote about. But they will come too the place their services are needed. They will actually visit the place they are needed, and because of this, they usually only do business transactions so they can charge a higher fee that makes the travel worth it for them. Title companies often use these professionals to help facilitate closings. They can certify documents, collect signatures, and also make sure documents get moved from one place to another.

An authorized and trained professional agent can collect signatures and move documents from one location to another. This makes the whole process more convenient for everybody involved.

Notaries have some limitations.

Keep in mind that notary publics are not lawyers. You cannot ask them questions about your contract. You need to address those questions to the lender before you sign documents. They are simply agents who make sure that documents are completed and signed the way they need to be. - 32196

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