Disclosure
*For all real estate paperwork transactions please choose real estate closing, check-out and email us the type and number of documents so that we can review ahead and confirm the online appointment with all attendees. Alternatively, please email us at onlinenotaryexpert@gmail.com prior to check out to review your needs if you have an additional set or other requirements. ONE requires all closing documents one day prior to the appointment time for uploading and review. Inquire about our volume discounted remote online notary real estate loan closings by emailing us at onlinenotaryexpert@gmail.com
*For all adoption paperwork, please email us with the document details ahead to ensure we can conduct your signing.
*ONE does not handle telephonic or electronic court appearances, POA, Living Trusts, Wills or any Estate Documents at this time. ONE notaries specialize in general notary work as well as real estate closings. ONE is committed to protecting your personal information/privacy. ONE consists of background checked certified notaries and experienced certified loan signing agents.
“ONE notaries are not attorneys licensed to practice law, and ONE notaries may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.”
Please consult an attorney if you have questions about which type of notarial act you will need to choose for the notary before uploading your documents and purchasing a session.
Understanding Notarial Acts
What is an Acknowledgement?
Acknowledgement Explained:
The purpose of an acknowledgement is for an affiant, whose identity has been verified, to declare to a notary public that he or she has willingly signed an affidavit.
An acknowledgment requires the following steps:
1-The signer/s must appear before the notary public.
2-The notary must positively identify the signer/s according to the state’s rules of the notary.
3-The signer/s may either sign the document before appearing before the notary, or in presence of the notary.
4-The signer/s must declare (acknowledge) signing the document for its intended purpose.
The acknowledgment does not need to be signed in the presence of a notary; however, the affiant does need to swear or affirm that they signed under their own free will.
ONE highly recommends that any document that requires a notary seal be signed in front of the notary public to avoid any unnecessary mistakes or delays.
What is an Affidavit?
Affidavit Explained:
An affidavit is a written statement from an individual which is sworn to be true. It is an oath that what the individual is saying is the truth.
What is a Jurat?
Jurat Explained:
The jurat is for an affiant to swear to or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of an affidavit. A notary public administers an oath or affirmation to the affiant, who verifies the truths listed in the affidavit under penalty or perjury.
A jurat requires the following steps:
1-The signer must appear in person before the notary and sign the document in the presence of the notary.
2-The notary is required to positively identify the signer.
3-The notary must administer a spoken oath or an affirmation, and the signer must respond out loud. Silent answers such as a nod of the head are not acceptable.
“I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and I may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.”