Frequently Asked Questions

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A notary public is an official appointed by the state government of VA to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

The notary public verifies the identity of the signer; acts as an impartial witness to the signing; and confirms that the person appearing before them is signing knowingly and voluntarily, without duress. In Virginia, the notary can perform the following notarial acts: take acknowledgements, administer oaths and affirmations, certify a true copy of a document, and administer affidavits or depositions of witnesses.

- Legal documents: These include contracts, powers of attorney, deeds, travel consent forms, affidavits, adoption agreements, and more.
- Real estate transactions: Whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing your home, I will ensure that the documents are properly signed, witnessed, and notarized in compliance with Virginia law. If needed, I will also scan the signed file, send it back to title, and hand deliver it to FedEx or UPS.
- Living Trust documents: Once you've created your estate plan or trust, I will ensure that documents are properly signed, witnessed, and notarized.

You will need to provide any of the nine items: 

1. A United States passport

2. A United States passport card

3. A certificate of United States citizenship

4. A certificate of naturalization

5. A foreign passport

6. A United States green card with photograph

7. A state REAL ID issued driver’s license

8. A state REAL ID issued identification card

9. A United States military identification card