


Therefore, notaries are unable to provide assistance in prescribing or determining the particular document a customer may need selecting the type of notarization or certificate for a given document preparing a document or giving advice on how to fill out, draft, or complete a document providing legal counseling or advice in a legal matter that may or may not involve a notarial act.Ī library notary may refuse to notarize a document for any reason. Notaries may decline to notarize a document if they are uncertain of the identity or mental capacity of the signerĪ notary public is not duly trained or certified to practice law.Notaries may decline to notarize unfamiliar documents or any notarization that would exceed the appointment parameters.Archie Public Library notaries follow these guidelines: Notarize documents in a language they do not understand.Pre-date or post-date an action, prepare a legal document or give advice on legal matters, or notarize documents in which they have a personal interest.Perform marriages or any other act that constitutes the practice of law.Notarize birth, marriage, or death certificates.All witnesses must bring valid photo identification.In order to serve as a witness, the witness must be personally known to the individual whose documents are being notarized.In all cases, all signers and any required witness. Most requests for notarization involve the signing of documents.
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Library staff or patrons cannot serve as witnesses A notarization is generally an assurance made by a Notary Public that a document's signature is genuine, that the signer acted without duress and that the signer intended the terms of the document to be in full force and effect. A notarization is generally an assurance made by a Notary Public that a documents signature is genuine, that the signer acted without duress and that the signer intended the terms of the document to be in full force and effect.If an ID is not familiar to the notary, the notary has the option to refuse acceptance. In the workplace, Notaries serve two general functions: Notarizing documents in the back office for co-workers and bosses or notarizing for customers in a bank or their local photocopy and shipping shop. Photo IDs must be current and in a language the notary understands.Valid photo identification for all signing parties.Documents must contain a notary public acknowledgement and/or signature line.Patrons seeking notarizations must bring: Please review the following information prior to scheduling your appointment. Appointments are available from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.įor more information or to set up an appointment, call (434) 799-5195. Walk-in or same-day service is not guaranteed. Services are subject to staff availability. Patrons are strongly encouraged to call prior to visiting the library. Archie Public Library offers notary services the fee is $2 per official signature. Notaries are often available to customers at many businesses offering financial services, automobile title transfers, shipping services, and more.
