Frequently Asked Questions
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A Notary Public is a state-appointed public official who helps to deter fraud by serving as a neutral witness, verifying identities, administering oaths, and certifying signatures on important legal document
- I'm authorized to perform notarial duties as a result of a state-mandated background check, notary exam completion, and other eligibility requirements that I had to meet
- I carry Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance to protect against professional mistakes that could happen
- I maintain confidentiality to protect your sensitive and personal information that's presented. I do this by recording each notarial act (by statutory law), securing the notary journal in a locked area at all times, and never discussing specific notarizations with anyone or on social media
- I'm thorough and pay attention to detail
- I'm well-informed of notary laws and best practices
- I stay current on continued education and notary training seminars, etc.,
- I'm friendly and maintain a professional disposition to do business with clients
Certain types of documents must be notarized for them to be enforceable and accepted by courts or institutions.
You must appear in person and show any of the Photo IDs listed below.
- A current driver's license
- A current state-issued ID card
- A current U.S. passport
- A current U.S. military ID card
- A current permanent resident card (Green card)
- U.S. Government Employee ID (Valid employee ID with photo from any U.S. federal, state or local government entity)
Unacceptable forms of ID
- Expired IDs
- Copies of IDs (must be the ORIGINAL document)
- Birth certificates, marriage certificates, library cards, credit cards, or school IDs
Major Matters Notary Service can notarize a wide range of documents. Some of them are (but not limited to):
- Real estate documents
- Bill of Sale
- Divorce Documents
- Partnerships
- Separation documents
- Affidavits
- Custody and guardianship agreements
- Power of Attorney
- Living Trust
- And much more
Please call ahead if you have any questions about a specific document.
The following types of documents can NOT be notarized:
- Illegal/deceptive documents
- Incomplete documents (for ex, missing pages or blank lines). Blanks must be filled out or marked with 'N/A')
- Documents with signed/copied signatures that were not done in the presence of a notary
Yes, a notarization of a document can be declined in the following situations:
- Proper ID is not presented
- It appears that a signer is being forced instead of acting willingly
- It appears that a signer (such as an elderly person who is very ill) is being taken advantage of
- It appears that a signer lacks a clear understanding about the document they are signing
- It appears that the signer is mentally incompetent
- The document includes missing pages and/or blank spaces
- I'm unable to understand the signer due to a language barrier
- The document appears to be deceptive or illegal
- I'm a party to the transaction that would create a notary conflict
Major Matters Notary Service provides:
- Mobile notary services (I come to you) to notarize documents
- I-9 Employment Verification
- Oath Administration
- Field Service Inspections
- Exam Proctoring
- Helping Hand Support for Seniors & Limited Mobility individuals
Please call ahead if you have any questions about a specific service that's not listed.
To ensure availability, an appointment that's booked 24 to 48 hours ahead is preferred. Same-day or after business hours might be able to be accommodated if the calendar is open. A convenience fee will be billed for after business hours (before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Mon-Fri) notarizations. Please call or send a message through the site to check availability for a same-day notarization or after business hours.
Major Matters Notary is not an attorney and by law, cannot provide legal advice or interpret the content of any documents for you. Any questions about your document should be addressed by the person who issued it to you or an attorney.
I am permitted to describe the content of your document (to a limited degree) to ensure it is complete before I notarize it. However, I am not authorized to explain why or what it means legally. A notary's primary role is to verify your identity, witness your signature, administer oaths/affirmations, and other fraud-prevention tasks.
By law, Major Matters Notary is not authorized to offer an opinion about the content of your document or help you prepare it. Any questions about your document should be addressed by the person who issued it to you or an attorney.
Please do NOT signature any document ahead of your appointment with a notary. By law, the notary must witness your signature.
There are situations where a customer will need to take an oath or affirmation verbally. An oath is a solemn pledge to a Supreme Being whereas an affirmation is a pledge on your personal honor. You have the choice to decide which one you prefer to make if the situation calls for it.
Some states authorize their notaries to conduct remote online notarizations (RON). However, a notary in the State of Georgia is not permitted by law to conduct one.
To secure your booked appointment, a deposit is required via email/text invoice in advance and is non-refundable. The following payment methods are currently accepted:
Digital payments
- Paypal
- CashApp
- Zelle
Other payment methods
- Checks (from businesses only)
- Cash
Some states allow notaries to officiate a wedding ceremony; however, Georgia is not one of them.
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