Appointments

If you would like to schedule an appointment; please fill out the form below. I’ve also included some helpful information that you should know before meeting with a notary. For an immediate response feel free to call directly however, I may be with a client so please leave a message or text me instead. Thank you!

 

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Preparing for your appointment

Vehicle Titles…

Verification
One of the main responsibilities of a Notary Public is to verify the “facts”. When buying/selling a vehicle as part of a private sale, the seller is required to meet with a Notary Public to verify their identity and confirm they do, in fact, have the right to sell the property. The Notary Public also verifies that the make and model of the vehicle, selling price, and odometer reading all match what’s been recorded on the title. Once the seller has met with a Notary Public and the title has been notarized it can then be handed to the buyer, taken to the DMV, and a new title can be produced showing the buyer as the owner. This is done to prevent any fraud during a private transaction, and to ensure that the buyer is purchasing the correct vehicle, with the correct mileage.

Review the document…

Is it complete?

(ORC 147.141[13]). With the exception of the signature lines, all blank spaces must be filled in prior to having the document notarized. It’s illegal to notarize a blank document; this is because any blank spaces can be filled in AFTER the document has been stamped therefore, making the notarization invalid. If a section doesn’t apply to you then you should write N/A or draw a line thru it. If you’re unsure of what to fill into a certain section, you should contact the document issuer or recipient for guidance.

Witness
Does the document you need notarized require a witness signature? A witness can be anyone that is NOT a party to the transaction, meaning they have no stake or any gain/loss from the transaction. A witness can be a relative, coworker, or even a random stranger off the street. If your document(s) does require a witness signature, they must sign at the same time as you.