FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of documents do you notarize?

Deeds, Powers of Attorney, Apostilles, Health Forms, Last Will and Testaments, Trust and Estate Documents, and Affidavits.  

What forms of identification can I use to verify signer's the identity?

If the signer is not personally known by the Texas notary or identified by a credible witness, the best form of identification is an unexpired form of identification issued by a state or federal government agency that includes a physical description, photograph, and signature. The ID card should typically detail eye and hair color, height, weight, and date of birth.

What other forms of identification can I use?

The notary may use either a credible witness or personal knowledge to identify a signer.

Credible Witness

If you don't know the signer personally, you may take the oath of a "credible witness" who is personally known to you. You must place the credible witness under oath; simply asking them to identify the signer is not sufficient. Have the credible witness sign an entry in your record book for that transaction detailing the oath of credible witness and, of course, have the signer of the document being executed sign in the next entry for that notarial act.

Personal Knowledge

Personal knowledge is always the best form of identification, but it must only be used if the notary knows the signer personally. The notary may not take the word of a friend, family member, or co-worker as to the identity of a signer unless that person stands as a credible witness and swears an oath regarding the identity of the signer. DO NOT mark a certificate "personally known" unless you know with a strong certainty who the signer is.

How far do you travel?

As a notary, I offer convenient services that are available both remotely and through mobile appointments. If you are located in Bell, Coryell, McLennon, Williamson, or Travis County, my services are easily accessible to you. For those in other Texas counties and other states, no worries! Remote services are also available.

As a notary, I offer services catering to hospitals, jails, nursing homes, businesses, and residences.

Are you bonded and insured?

I have a $25,000 E/O bond plus an extra $10,000 as mandated by the state of Texas.

What is a Remote Online Notary (RON)?

 Remote Online Notarization (RON) is an innovative process that facilitates the signing and notarization of electronic documents. Utilizing an electronic signature, the signer appears before a remote notary via online audio-visual technology.

What Remote Online Notary (RON)platform do I use?

I currently use Proof (Notarize) to do RON Services.