When you arrive at the Civic Center, the Notary will review your documents to determine whether we are able to complete the notarization.

  • Be prepared to sign your documents in front of the notary.
  • Bring a valid, government issued photo ID with you.
  • Bring all the documents that need to be notarized.
  • Documents should be complete and ready for signature.
  • Our notaries are prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents. If you need legal advice, please consult your attorney.
  • The notarial statement (jurat) must be pre-printed on the document to be notarized

A Notary may not be able to complete a notarization when:

  • All signers/witnesses are not present in person.
  • A document has missing pages or blank spaces that affect the intent of the document.
  • The signers cannot produce ID.
  • There is no notarial certificate on the document.
  • The signer and the Notary are not able to communicate with each other.
  • The Notary believes the signer does not understand the purpose or consequences of signing.

For certain notarial requests that involve complex rules or unfamiliar notarial types, the Notary may recommend that you obtain further consultation with other notary service providers or legal counsel.

Items we cannot notarize: