What is a Notary Public? A Notary Public is an official appointed by a state government to serve the public as an impartial witness during notarizations. As ministerial officials, they are expected to follow statutory rules without the exercise of significant personal discretion.
Notaries Public certify the proper execution of many of the life-changing documents of private citizens — whether those transactions convey real estate, grant powers of attorney, establish a prenuptial agreement, or perform the multitude of other activities that enable our civil society to function.
Notaries perform notarizations, or notarial acts, to deter fraud and establish that the signer understands the document they are signing and that they're a willing participant in the transaction.
Why did you become a Notary Public? I decided to become a Notary in September of 2024 because I was tired of the day-after-day grind of factory work. I learned that this is a field where I can be my own boss, serve my community, and grow my own business! Unfortunately, it didn't take long for me to realize that this is not a market where I can survive on the small amount that I make doing notary work. I still very much enjoy serving the public, and make every effort that I can to help people!
What do I need as a signer? You will need a current government issued ID, an unsigned document that is otherwise completely filled out, and an understanding of and willingness to sign the document. By law, I cannot advise you on legal matters, so please contact an attorney if you have questions regarding the legality, or meaning of a document.
I have an agreement written on a napkin, can you notarize it? As a notary public, we notarize signatures, not documents. It does not matter what the document is, and notarizing it does not make it a legal document. It only indicates that a signer is who they say they are, and that they know what they are signing. Yes, I can notarize a signature that is signed on a napkin, if you wish! This is not legal advice, and you should always consult a lawyer for legal advice.
My bank, the post office, and the public library offer notary services for free, why should I choose your services over them? What I offer is a very convenient service that I make available to my customers night or day, weekends, and holidays. I will travel to your home, place of business, or any agreed-upon location in Indiana. Often, notaries at those locations may only notarize documents that are relevant to their business or only certain types of documents. Furthermore, my knowledge and expertise far exceeds what a notary at any of those locations can provide/will provide.
What forms of payment do you accept? Cash is preferred, though I also accept Venmo.
Are you able to provide me with a reciept? Yes, of course I can give you an official invoice detailing all services and fees, if requested
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