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What is a Notary Public?

A Notary Public is a certified official authorized to witness and authenticate legal documents, administer oaths, and prevent fraud. Whether you need to notarize real estate transactions, estate planning documents, business agreements, or personal affidavits, a Notary Public ensures that your paperwork is legally recognized and properly executed.

At Tes Financial Services, we provide professional notary services, ensuring your documents meet legal requirements and are handled with the utmost confidentiality and accuracy.

What You Should Bring

Unsigned Document(s)

Ensure you bring your completed but unsigned documents that need notarization.

Witnesses

If your document requires witnesses, be sure to bring them with you.

Valid Identification

Provide a current, unexpired government-issued ID with both a photo and signature. Acceptable IDs include a driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. military ID, or passport.

What We Cannot Notarize

Pre-Signed Documents

Documents that have already been signed cannot be notarized, as the Notary Public must witness the signing.

Non-English Documents

We are unable to notarize documents written in languages other than English.

Incomplete Documents

Documents with blank spaces (except for the signature field) cannot be notarized.

Certified Copies of Certain Records

We cannot create certified copies of vital records or public records, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, or similar documents retained by governmental entities.

What We Can Notarize

Wills & Trusts

Secure your assets and ensure your wishes are honored by notarizing your will and trust documents.

Power of Attorney

Grant authority to a trusted individual to act on your behalf in legal or financial matters.

Real Estate Documents

Authenticate property deeds, mortgage agreements, and other real estate transactions.

Affidavits & Oaths

Swear or affirm the truthfulness of statements in official documents.

Business & Loan Agreements

Ensure contracts, business documents, and financial agreements are legally enforceable.

Medical & Legal Documents

Notarize healthcare directives, consent forms, and legal paperwork for added protection.

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frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of a Notary Public?
A Notary Public ensures the authenticity of legal documents by verifying the identity of signers and preventing fraud.
While walk-ins may be accepted, scheduling an appointment ensures availability and faster service.
  • Make sure your documents are completely filled out, except for the signature blanks. We cannot notarize a document with blank spaces.
  • Do not sign your documents beforehand. The notary needs to witness you signing your document.
  • Bring a photo I.D. with you. The notary will need to verify your identity.
  • If you are bringing witnesses with you, please ask them to bring their photo I.D.s
  • Please note: In accordance with the state law, the Notary will ask you to sign their Notary Public Record Book. Service for customers who decline to sign the Record Book will not be provided.
Documents that often require notarization include wills, trusts, deeds, contracts, affidavits, absentee ballots, mail-in ballots, powers of attorney, and depositions.
A valid government-issued ID and the document requiring notarization.
Yes, remote online notarization (RON) is available for select documents, ensuring convenience and security.
Yes, a Notary Public verifies identities and notarizes documents, while a lawyer provides legal advice and representation.

Accepted Forms of Photo ID:

  • State Driver’s/Non-Driver’s License
  • U.S. Passport
  • Military ID

NOT Accepted:

  • Social security cards
  • Credit cards with picture
  • Club membership IDs
  • Birth certificates
  • Library cards

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