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GSA helps federal contractors to get more government customers

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

Minority-Owned Businesses Data in Annual Business Survey

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...

Notarization and Apostille of Affidavit of Relinquishment of Inheritance Right

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

Demand for Notaries hits an all-time high In 2020!

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

Notarial Act: Jurat

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

Notarial Act: Acknowledgment

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

Notarization at Hospitals and Nursing Homes

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

U.S. Department of State Apostille and Authentication Process

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

The latest U.S. Department of State Authentication/Apostille Processing Time During COVID-19

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

How to find a Notary Public?

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...

How do I get documents notarized outside the U.S.?

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

Notary fees in 50 States and DC

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

Notarial Act: True Copy

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

How to Apostille or Authenticate a Death Certificate?

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

Why does the notary refuse to notarize my document?

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

Can a US notary notarize a document for foreigners?

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?...

How to Get a Copy of a Birth/Marriage/Divorce/Death Certificate?

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

Guide: How to get a certified copy of your Vital Records in all 50 States and DC?

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

FDA Certificates Apostille/Authentication

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

Notary Public Handbooks of 50 States and DC

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

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