Do Banks Notarize Documents in Williamsburg?

1. What is a notary public and what do they do?

A notary acts as an official, unbiased witness to the identity and signature of the person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose. The person may be taking an oath, giving oral or written testimony, or signing or acknowledging his or her signature on a legal document.

2. What types of documents does a notary public sign?

Petition for Divorce, Child Support / Childcare – Daycare Certification documents, Last Will and Testament, Parental Consent Forms, Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Real Estate documents & many more.

3. Do banks notarize documents in Williamsburg, Toano, Lanexa, New Kent, Providence Forge, West Point, Barhamsville, Gloucester, Charles City, York/Yorktown, Ft. Eustis, Newport News, Hampton, and Poquoson?

Many banks routinely keep a notary public on staff at most branch locations and offer notarization services fee-free to account holders.

4. If you don't have access to a notary public at a bank, what are your other options?

Call LES Notarial Services @ 757-608-0738 or email us at lora@lesnotarialsvc.com. You can also google “notary public near me”.

5. Tips for getting your document notarized correctly:

 Understand a Notary Public is prohibited from giving legal advice.

Verify what type of notarization you need. There are three forms of notarizations: acknowledgments, jurats and copy certifications.

Make sure your documents are complete.

Ensure that everyone signing the document can be at the appointment.

Be “Aware and Willing.”

Have a valid form of identification. Make sure the name on the ID matches the name on the document.

Know what you will be paying.