A notary public is an individual issued an appointment by the state government to serve the public as an impartial witness, performing notarial acts as are allowed or required by law. 

 "Notarial act” means an act, whether performed with respect to a tangible or electronic record, that a notarial officer may perform under the law of this state. The term includes taking an acknowledgment, administering an oath or affirmation, taking a verification on oath or affirmation, witnessing or attesting a signature, certifying or attesting a copy, and noting a protest of a negotiable instrument. 

Yes, we are bonded and insured for errors and omissions to protect our clients in case of any mistakes or errors during the notarization process.

Yes! We can perform remote notarization services for clients who are unable to meet in person using a secured technology platform. Please contact us for more information.

Many types of documents may require notarization to verify the authenticity of the signatures and the signers' identities. Common documents that often need to be notarized include affidavits, powers of attorney, deeds, mortgage documents, contracts, and various legal agreements. The requirement for notarization can depend on the nature of the document and the jurisdiction in which it is being used.

No, the person whose signature is being notarized must be present before the notary public at the time of notarization. The notary must verify the identity of the signer and ensure that the signature is made willingly and without duress.

No. Notaries are strictly prohibited from making copies, certified or uncertified, of “vital records,” which include certificates of birth, death, divorce, annulments, marriage, etc. Also, we can never notarize photocopies of vital records. Copies of vital records are appropriately obtained from their official custodian: a state or county office of vital records, or similar government records office.

WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN WISCONSIN AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE. The role of a notary is to act as an impartial witness to the signing of documents and to verify the identity of the signers.

A typical notary appointment can vary in length depending on several factors, including the complexity of the document, the number of signers, and the preparation of the parties involved. Generally, a straightforward notarization can take as little as 5 to 15 minutes. However, for more complex documents or multiple signers, the appointment could take longer.

An Apostille is a form of authentication issued to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. It certifies the authenticity of the signature on the document, the capacity in which the signer was acting, and identifies the seal/stamp which the document bears. 

No, not all documents can be apostilled. Only public documents issued in one signatory country which are to be used in another signatory country of the Hague Convention can be apostilled. These include birth certificates, marriage certificates,court orders, and documents notarized by a commissioned notary public, among others. 

Notarization is the act of a notary public witnessing a signature on a document and verifying the signer's identity. An Apostille, on the other hand, is an international certification comparable to a notarization in domestic law, which authenticates the origin of the notarized document for use abroad. 

Individuals and Businesses may require an Apostille for several reasons including: Academic and Educational Purposes, Legal and Court-related Documents, Adoption and Immigration Processes, Employment Opportunities Abroad, International Business Transactions, and other Business/Personal Affairs.  

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