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A.S. Notary Public: Beyond Notarization
Licensed Legal Document Assistant and Notary Public Commissioned and Bonded in the State of California. Performs General Notarizations, Authorizations, Powers of Attorney, Apostille services, etc.
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Important facts you need to know about our services and how we operate
What documents can be notarized?
Affidavits and sworn statements
Powers of Attorney
Contracts and agreements
Parental consent forms
Travel consent letters
Certified copies of powers of attorney
Business documents (articles, resolutions, agreements)
Living trusts (signatures can be notarized)
Oaths and affirmations
Acknowledgments and jurats attached to documents
What ID do I need to bring?
Your ID must be current or issued within the last 5 years, include a photo, signature, and a physical description.
Commonly accepted IDs
- California driver’s license
- California state ID card
- U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
- Driver’s license or state ID from another U.S. state
- Mexican Matricula Consular (if it meets CA requirements)
- Driver’s license issued by Canada or Mexico
U.S. military ID (with required info)
What IDs are not accepted?
School IDs
Credit or debit cards
Social Security cards
Birth certificates
Expired IDs (older than 5 years)
Photocopies of IDs
Can I get documents notarized online?
No. We do not offer Remote Online Notary Services.
Can you provide legal advice?
No. A California notary public is not allowed to give legal advice.
What is a Certified Translation and do you offer it?
In California, a certified translation is a document that has been translated into another language and is accompanied by a signed certification from the translator stating that the translation is accurate and complete. Yes, we offer both certified and notarized translations.
What is an Apostille and when do I need one?
An Apostille is a special certification that makes a U.S. public document legally recognized in another country.
You need an Apostille if:
The document will be used in another country, and
That country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention
Can you notarize documents in other languages?
Yes, A California notary may notarize a document in another language as long as:
All normal notarization requirements are met (ID, personal appearance, complete document)
The notarial certificate (acknowledgment or jurat) is in English
The notary can communicate directly with the signer
The notary is not being asked to translate or explain the document
All normal notarization requirements are met (ID, personal appearance, complete document)