When you become a new federal contractor, you may like to know what is the best way to maximize the potential to obtain government...

The U.S. Census Bureau released new estimates showing 1.1 million employer firms were owned by women and 1.0 million by minorities on...

Relinquishment of Inheritance Right is called disclaiming an inheritance, which means you’re turning down or waiving the rights to the...

According to web search data from the National Notary Association’s “Find a Notary Public” page, searches for mobile Notaries increased...

"Jurat" means a notarial act in which an individual at a single time and place: appears in person before the notary; presents an original...

"Acknowledgment" means a notarial act in which an individual at a single time and place: appears in person before the notary; presents an...

During hospitalization and nursing homes in the United States, family members may need significant documents notarized, such as a power...

The US Department of State may authenticate or apostille the following type of documents. The type of document will decide what steps...

The Office of Authentications of the US Department of State says, Due to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, you...

1. Your Bank and financial institutions Most banks do not charge fees for notary service if you are one of their customers. Even if you...

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to international travel. Our clients may encounter quarantine, travel ban, and...

Alabama Notary Fees Acknowledgments: $5 Jurats: $5 Verbal Oath: $5 Travel Fees: - Electronic/Remote Online Notarization: N/A Alaska...

Many states allow notaries to make certified copies of documents as long as the original document is not a publicly recorded document....

In many cases, you may need to provide a death certificate to other countries outside the United States to handle matters involving real...

Some people have taken the position that a notary public may not refuse any legitimate request for notary services. An argument could be...

A signer from another country asks for a notarization. The only ID he has is a passport from his country. Will the notary accept this?...

1. Birth Certificate As a U.S. citizen, your birth certificate may be your most important document. It proves your identity and age....

Vital records consist of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. State government vital records offices issue these documents....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) responsible for...

Please click on the state you are interested in to view the handbook or statutes: District of Columbia: Notary Public Handbook of DC...