- Make sure every signer can attend the in-person appointment.
- Bring complete documents, including any supplied notarial certificates.
- Have qualifying identification ready; ask about your specific ID beforehand.
- Arrange any required independent witnesses with the document issuer.
- Confirm parking, entry instructions, and a comfortable place to sign.
Should I sign first?
A jurat requires signing in the notary’s presence. An acknowledgment may concern a previously signed document. If uncertain, wait and ask before signing.
Do not send sensitive information
The booking form only needs appointment logistics. Do not send ID numbers, Social Security numbers, medical records, or document contents through it.