FAQ
WHAT FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION ARE ACCEPTABLE?
Mobile Notaries can accept a variety of documents that satisfy the ID requirement. These include; A current Driver's License, Passport, State ID, or Military ID.
Only valid U.S. issued identifications will be acceptable forms of ID
ARE THERE DOCUMENTS THAT A NOTARY PUBLIC CANNOT NOTARIZE?
If a document is recorded with a government agency such as a Court, County Clerk, or the Secretary of State then certified copies should be obtained from that agency. Mobile Notaries cannot notarize these documents.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
Midtown Notary Group accepts credit cards, cash, and Mobile Payment Applications (Zelle) for our services.
WHAT IS A NOTARY PUBLIC?
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WHAT IS A SIGNING AGENT?
A signing agent is a notary public who is an expert in loan closing documents. A lender, title company, or escrow service may hire a signing agent to handle getting documents delivered, signed, or processed efficiently and on time.
CAN A NOTARY GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR DRAFT LEGAL DOCUMENTS?
No. It is strictly prohibited for non-attorneys to practice law.
We cannot offer legal advice or perform any duties which could be construed as the unlawful practice of law. We advise our clients to consult an attorney and/or the receiving agency who handles the type of document(s) they have questions about.
DOES A NOTARIZATION MEAN THAT A DOCUMENT IS "TRUE" OR "LEGAL"?
No. Notaries are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of documents that they notarize. Notaries certify the identity of signers. The signers are responsible for the content of the documents.
WHERE DO YOU PROVIDE SERVICES?
Our Mobile Notary Service is provided in the State of Michigan. This can be done at your home, office, restaurant, hospital, nursing home, or a federal, state, or county facility, etc.
Our Online Notary Service is provided throughout the United States