Present Yourself and the Document to the Notary:

Signers must personally appear before the notary public.
Bring a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, that meets your state’s requirements.
Ensure the name on your ID matches the name on the document.

1. Notary Verifies Identity and Oversees Signing:

The notary will verify your identity using the identification you provided.
The notary will check that you are signing willingly and are aware of the contents of the document.
You will sign the document in the notary’s presence.

2. Notary Completes the Notarization:

The notary will add their signature and official seal or stamp to the document.
They may also record the notarization in their journal.
The notary will complete the notarial certificate, ensuring the details are accurate.

3. Pay the Fee and Receive the Notarized Document:

You will pay the notary public for their services.
You will receive your notarized document.

To get a document notarized, you’ll need the document itself, a valid government-issued photo ID, and potentially witnesses if required by the document type or state laws. The notary will typically require the signer to present their ID and compare it to the name on the document

Typically any where from 15 minutes for one signature to over an hour for a loan signing package.