Where to have a Document Notarized

At times, people ask where to have a document notarized. First off, there are numerous types of documents that need notarization.

Why get an instrument notarized in the first place? Well, the reason is simple. By notarizing a document, it becomes official. It makes the document official. That’s to say, it makes it a legal document. Things like contracts, loans property deeds and a mortgage for either a home or a business, need notary service. You are welcome to read our post on the most common notarized documents.

Fortunately for most people, it’s not very challenging to find a notary public. Almost every branch of a banking institution has a notary available. They can assist you to have your document notarized. And, if you are already a customer, the chances are that they will not charge a fee to do so.

In addition, most tax preparation centers can help you. In New York, town clerks’ offices county offices, can assist you. Again, this is free of any expense. You can check for UPS or FedEx near you.

Notarization in New York

In New York, the county office will notarize your document at no cost. The town clerk of your town may in all likelihood be a notary. Many FedEx locations have a notary public on staff. However, they may charge you. Don’t panic though. In New York, the cost of authenticating your signature is only $2.00.

Any law office will be happy to help you. And again, they can only charge $2.00. So, don’t think that because it’s a law firm, they are going to charge you an outrageous sum. Why is the fee only $2.00? Well, New York law stipulates what one can charge for notarial service. That means, whether it’s a bank, a UPS facility, a tax office, or whatever – verifying your signature is still $2.00. So, as you can see, there are many places to have a document notarized.

I want to make a point here. There is something called a Mobile Notary. These people travel to you, instead of you going to them. Even though they can only charge $2.00 for their service, they can add expenses incurred for traveling to you.

So, it should be apparent to you that getting a document notarized is not at all difficult.

Hopefully this article will make it simpler should the time ever arrive when you need to have a notarial service.

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