Notary
An authorized official who verifies identities and witnesses’ signatures to validate legal documents.
What is Notary?
A Notary is an authorized official who witnesses, authenticates, and certifies signatures, oaths, and documents, verifying identities and ensuring legal validity for contracts, affidavits, or deeds.
Why It Matters?
Notarization prevents fraud, confirms authenticity, and strengthens enforceability of important legal documents.
Example
A homeowner has a deed notarized when transferring property ownership to ensure it is legally recognized and valid.
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