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Notary Public

Notaries public (often abbreviated as “notaries”) are public officials authorized by their state government - typically by their state’s Secretary of State’s Office - to perform a variety of official acts (notarial acts). As public officials, notaries are typically trusted to verify the identity of signers and to act as disinterested and impartial witnesses to transactions.

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What Does it Mean to Have a Document Notarized With a Notary Public?

Notarize eliminates the hassle tied to in-person notarizations by allowing you to connect with a notary public instantly online. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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What Is a Notary Signing Agent?

A signing agent must remain impartial to the transaction and adhere to the notary laws of their jurisdiction. Signing agents are prohibited from giving legal advice or interpreting meaning.
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What Is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public watches as you sign a document and then legally notarizes it for you. Did you know you can Connect with a Notary Public Online?
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Finding a Walgreens with Notary Services Near Me

Walgreens offers notary services at select stores at select times while online notarization through Notarize can be a convenient and accessible alternative.
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I’m a Notary. Can I Join the Notarize Platform?

Currently, all notarizations on our platform are serviced by on-staff notaries. Read the most common questions about servicing your own clients on Notarize.
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How to Download Your Digital Certificate

How to download your digital certificate to perform remote online notarizations on the Notarize platform.
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How to Find a Notary Available on Sundays

Looking to get something notarized on a Sunday? Find a notary public at any time using Notarize.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Texas

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Texas can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Virginia

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Virginia can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Tennessee

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Tennessee can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Oklahoma

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Oklahoma can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Minnesota

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Minnesota can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in North Dakota

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in North Dakota can complete their own closings. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Nebraska

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Nebraska can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Nevada

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Nevada can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Florida

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Florida can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Iowa

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Iowa can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Kentucky

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Kentucky can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Idaho

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Idaho can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Become an Online Notary in Arizona

We've opened the Notarize platform so title agents and real estate firms in Arizona can complete their own closings. Here's everything you need to know.
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Why Every Type of Business Can Benefit From a Notary

Why all industries need a notary, including automotive, financial services, realty, and more — and how an online notarization platform can help.
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The Difference Between a Loan Signing Agent and Notary Public

All signing agents are notaries, but not all notaries are loan signing agents. Learn more about the differences between a loan signing agent and a notary public.