Usuage of Notary

• Witnessing Signatures: Notaries witness the signing of documents and verify the identity of the signatories. This helps prevent fraud and ensures the authenticity of the signatures.

• Administering Oaths and Affirmations: Notaries have the authority to administer oaths or affirmations, which are solemn promises regarding the truthfulness of statements made in documents.

• Certifying Copies: Notaries can certify copies of certain documents as true and correct replicas of the original. This is often required for legal or official purposes.

• Acknowledging Documents: Notaries acknowledge that individuals have voluntarily signed documents in their presence. This is commonly done for real estate transactions, power of attorney documents, and other legal agreements.