"I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN ILLINOIS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE"
Client Preparation Guide: How to Get Ready for Your Notary Visit
To ensure a quick and successful notarization, please have the following items ready before I arrive for our appointment.
1. Bring Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
Illinois law requires the Notary to positively identify all signers. Every person signing the document must present one of the following original, unexpired forms of identification:
Illinois Driver’s License or State ID Card
U.S. Passport or Passport Card
U.S. Military ID
Foreign Passport (stamped by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
2. Do Not Sign Your Documents Yet
The primary job of a Notary is to witness you signing the document. Please wait until I am physically present to sign. If you have already signed the document, you will be required to sign it again in my presence.
Note: You may fill out the rest of the document (names, dates, etc.) before I arrive, but leave the signature and notary blocks blank.
3. Ensure the Document is Complete
I cannot notarize a document that has blank spaces or missing pages. Please ensure the document is complete and that you understand what you are signing. By law, a Notary cannot explain the legal effects of a document or give advice on how to fill it out.
4. Provide Your Own Witnesses (If Required)
Some documents (such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, or certain Deeds) require additional witnesses in addition to the Notary.
Check your document: See if it has lines for "Witnesses" as well as the "Notary Public."
Witness Requirements: Witnesses should be disinterested parties (not related to you and not mentioned in the document) and must also have a valid photo ID.
If you cannot provide witnesses, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance so I can attempt to bring a witness for an additional fee.
5. Confirm Your Payment Method
Payment is due at the time of service. I currently accept:
Checks, Cash, and Venmo
Need to reschedule?
Please provide at least [2] hours' notice if you need to change our appointment time to avoid a trip fee.
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"I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN ILLINOIS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE"
Area of Service: Northern Illinois, Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Winnebago, Pecatonica, Roscoe, Rockton, South Beloit, Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Caledonia, Winnebago County, Boone County, Stephenson County, Ogle County, Jo Davis County