BEFORE SIGNING

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1.      DO NOT SIGN document until you are in the presence of the notary.

2.    Know which Notary Certificate you need. Notary cannot give advice on which one to use

3. If you have questions about how to complete the document, contact the person who drafted or requested the document. A Notary Public is unable to provide legal advice or assistance in the drafting and/or completion of documents.

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3. COMPLETELY FILL IN ALL BLANK SPACES IN DOCUMENT BEFORE NOTARY ARRIVES.  BUT DO NOT  SIGN! Cannot Notarize incomplete documents

4. Every signer must physically appear, be coherent and present acceptable ID at the time of notarization.

 Vital records (birth, death and marriage) cannot be notarized.