Frequently asked questions
Notary Publics are not attorneys and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Please consult an attorney for all questions on legal matters. See list of attorneys.
Why can't a notary public use a translator?
Notary Publics are required by law to communicate directly with their clients. This ensures that the client knows what they are signing and that the client is aware and unpressured. This cannot be accomplished through a translator because a translator may intentionally or unintentionally misrepresent information to either notary or signer. Clients must find a notary that speaks their language or they can go to their consulate for assistance. See additional resources at the bottom of the page.
Why do you need a valid ID to notarize my document?
I require a valid ID for notarization because as part of the notarization I am certifying that you are who you say you are. This requirement helps combat fraud and ensures that the signature on the document is genuine.
¿Por qué un notario público no puede utilizar un traductor?
Los notarios públicos están obligados por ley a comunicarse directamente con sus clientes. Esto asegura que el cliente sepa lo que está firmando y que esté consciente y sin presiones. Esto no se puede lograr a través de un traductor porque un traductor puede tergiversar información, intencionalmente o no, ante el notario o el firmante. Los clientes deben buscar un notario que hable su idioma o pueden acudir a su consulado para recibir ayuda. Vea recursos adicionales al final de la página.
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Additional Resources
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Find a notary:
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Most Attorneys are either notary publics themselves or they have a notary on staff.
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Many local banks have free notary services for account holders. However, notaries at banks are often undereducated and lack Errors & Omissions Insurance. Banks limit what their notaries can notarize. Most will not notarize Wills for example.
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UPS offers notary services for a fee but again most of them are undereducated. https://www.theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services
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Many hospitals, nursing homes and other organizations will keep a notary on staff for their residents and customers but they may have restrictions on what they can notarize. Further, they may or may not have Errors & Omissions Insurance and a quality education.
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For your most important documents always use a notary that is a dedicated, educated professional for error free notarizations!
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Verify a notary:
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Find a local Attorney:
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Online Legal Services:
Recursos adicionales
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Notarios Públicos que hablan español:
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Alfredo Pedro Alonso, Certificado NNA
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(502) 812-2742
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Liz Prado
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(914) 886-4386
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Encuentre un abogado que hable español: