List of Commonly Notarized Documents

​​​While not all-inclusive, the following is a general 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 & Ins.

* Affidavits: a written statement that a person swears to be true under the penalty of perjury. 

* Articles of Incorporation & Formation:  documents for small & large businesses required by law to form LLC's, LLP's & 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 satisfy 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 parent 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 an attorney.

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