What is the procedure for notarizing a document?
1. Ask the signer for the document that contains (or will contain) the signature to be notarized. While you scan the document for any printed title or other document identification, ask the signer to describe the document to you as well (use both sources of information to describe the document in your journal.) If the signer is unable to describe what the document is, or is having a difficult time conveying that information, it may be an indication that they are not competent to sign. 2. If signer is not personally known to you, request identification as required by law. 3. Ask the signer if the document is complete while screening it to locate the Notarial certificate. If the document contains a Notarial certificate, read it completely and screen for any errors that will need to be corrected. If the document does not contain a Notarial certificate you will not be able to proceed with the notarization until the omission is addressed. 4. Record information about the act in your Notary j
