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An acknowledgement is document transaction that requires the signer to make a formal declaration before a notary, thereby “acknowledging” execution (signing) of the document. Documents that usually require this type of acknowledgement are contracts, deeds, agreements, powers of attorney, etc.

An affidavit is a written statement of facts that is sworn to and signed by a deponent in front of a notary or other authority who has the power to witness an oath.  It is signing an oath on paper. An affidavit of death is often required to notify the court or businesses of someone’s death. This is a legal document that contains a sworn statement that legally states that someone has passed away.

In real estate, a deed is a legal instrument that transfers property rights.  Deeds usually contain a description of the real estate, the names of the respective parties as well as the signature of the person transferring the real estate. This includes Property Deeds, Warranty Deeds, Trust Deeds, Grant Deeds and Quitclaim Deeds.

Notary services for Estate Planning include the following documents: Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Community Property Declarations, Certificates of Trust, Legal Assignments of Interest, Grant and Quitclaim Deeds and Affidavits of Death.

These type of documents are used to assist people in planning ahead and to instruct the type of medical care that is desired. Living wills and other advance directives are legal instructions regarding preferences for medical care if a person is unable to make decisions for themselves. Other documents might include power of attorney or a durable power of attorney for healthcare.

Documents of these types that often require notarization can include: Insurance Claim Forms, Beneficiary Request Forms, Change of Ownership Documents as well as any other form required by Insurance Companies to be Notarized.  

These types of Insurance documents that often require notarization can include: Letters of Authorization to transfer assets, Beneficiary Change Authorization Forms, Certificates of Trust, Name Change Acknowledgments, and any other forms that may be required for notarization.

A jurat is a statement on an affidavit of when, where and before whom it was sworn.  A jurat is used when a signer is swearing to the content of a document. A notary must administer either an oath or affirmation in order to complete the jurat.

A living trust is a legal document where a persons assets are placed into a trust for their benefit to be used during their lifetime. It is then transferred to beneficiaries at a person's death by their chosen representative. A living will is a document that lets a person state their wishes for end-of-life medical care in the situation where they become unable to communicate their decisions.

Buying a home involves signing large amounts of documents to complete the deal. A notary is a neutral third party who will verify who the parties are and that the signatures are authentic. These type of documents include mortgages, deed of trust, subordination agreements, signature affidavits, and affidavits of owner occupancy.  

Certain document transactions require that the signer swear an oath or make an affirmation to a notary under penalty of perjury that the contents of a document are true. When taking an oath, the person swears a pledge that invokes a Supreme Being. Those who do not wish to invoke a Supreme Being may make an affirmation and attest something to be true.

A power of attorney is a document that allows a person to appoint an individual or organization to manage their affairs if they become unable to do so. There are different types of powers of attorney including: general power of attorney, special power of attorney, power of attorney for healthcare, and durable power of attorney.