Welcome to our Notary FAQ page! Here, you’ll find answers to the most common questions regarding notary services. Whether you’re seeking clarification on the notarization process, requirements, fees, or how to prepare for a notary appointment, we’ve got you covered.
Yes, a notary public in Oregon can notarize documents from another state, but the notary must be physically present in Oregon during the notarization.
I-9 verification is typically done by an authorized representative of your employer. A notary public may act as the authorized representative to verify your identity and eligibility.
Although a notary public cannot issue an apostille, but they can assist in the process. The notary can notarize the document, which is one of the steps required for obtaining an apostille. After the document is notarized, you would need to submit it to the Oregon Secretary of State's office to receive the apostille. The apostille certifies that the notary's signature and seal are valid for international use. You can also check with your Notary if they offer Apostille services.
To get a passport copy notarized, you need to make a clear copy of the passport page(s) that you want notarized and then visit a notary public. Bring the copy along with a valid government issued ID. The notary will verify your identity, witness your signature on an affidavit or statement confirming the copy is accurate, and then notarize the document. The notary can only notarize the copy, not the original passport.
Yes, a notary can notarize documents from another country, as long as the notary is physically present in Oregon and the document is in a language they understand.
Yes, in Oregon, a power of attorney must be notarized to be valid.
To get your signature notarized, bring the document to a notary public, present valid identification, and sign the document in front of the notary.
You will need a valid ID, the document to be notarized, and the willingness to sign in front of the notary.
To notarize a marriage certificate, you need to bring a clear, legible copy of the certificate to a notary public, along with a valid government issued ID. The notary will verify your identity, witness your signature on a statement affirming the copy is accurate, and then notarize the document. If you need the notarized marriage certificate for international use, you may also need an apostille. After the notary has notarized the copy, you can submit it to the Oregon Secretary of State’s office for an apostille, which authenticates the notary’s signature and makes the document valid for use in foreign countries. You can also check with your Notary if they offer Apostille services.
Yes, a notary can notarize a will in Oregon. Although notarization is not required for the will to be legally valid however it can help prove the authenticity of the will.
Yes, family members can witness for each other during a notary signing in Oregon, as long as they are impartial and not directly interested in the document.
A death certificate itself cannot be notarized. However, if you need a notarized statement related to the death (such as an affidavit), a notary can help by notarizing that document. For international use, you may need to get an apostille from the Oregon Secretary of State after notarization.
