List of
Commonly Notarized Documents
​​​While not all-inclusive, the following is a comprehensive list of the more common Documents that require Notarization to ensure their credibility & validity:
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​​* Adoptions: Asset Verification, Child Custody Agreements, Consent to Adopt, Home Studies, Police/Child Abuse Clearance Letters, Proof of Good Faith/Health & Insurance
* Affidavits: written statement that a person swears to be true under the penalty of perjury
* Articles of Incorporation & Formation: documents for businesses required by law for forming Limited Liability Corp's (LLC), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), & Corporations etc.
* Bills of Sale: transfers ownership of personal property (motor vehicles, boats, trailers etc.)
* Contracts: business contracts, employment contracts, rental & service agreements etc.
* Educational Documents: school transcripts, diplomas, accreditations, recommendations etc.
* Estate Planning: end of life documents to express your final wishes for business & personal property & financial asset distribution - Living Trusts, Deeds upon Death, Wills etc.
* Financial & Asset Verification Forms: ensures one has the financial means to repay a loan
* Health Care Directives: Durable/Medical Power of Attorney, Living Will, End of Life Instructions, Medical Release forms, Health Care Instructions etc.
* I-9 Forms: US Citizen & Immigration form for employee identity verification & employment authorization to work in the USA
* Immigration Documents: forms requiring notarization to meet Immigration requirements
* Medical Documents: Health Care Directives, Medical Power of Attorney, Releases etc.
* Parental Permission Forms: generally to allow a minor to travel without a custodial or legal parent or guardian present
* Power of Attorney: legal document allowing an individual to appoint another to manage their affairs (financial, medical, property etc.) if the individual is unable or unavailable
* Quitclaim Deeds: transfers Real Estate property from one person to another
* Real Estate Documents & Loan Packages: Titles, Deeds, Mortgages, Loan Applications etc.
* Statement of Consent: allows for US Passports to be issued for a minor or dependent
* USPS 1583: generally used by small or home businesses to allow a commercial mail receiving company to receive & open mail on behalf of the business
* Vehicle Affidavits of Loss: sworn statement of lost titles for vehicle property
* Vehicle Title Transfer: transfers vehicle property from one person to another
* Wills & Trusts: Estate Planning documents for proper handling of your final wishes
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IMPORTANT: If you have any questions regarding whether or not your documents may need Notarization or the type of Notary Certificate that is required, please be sure to check with the requesting party, your lender, your title company or your attorney.
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