Notary in Staten Island

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An acknowledgment is typically performed on documents controlling or conveying ownership of valuable assets. Such documents include real property deeds, powers of attorney and trusts. For an acknowledgment, the signer must appear in person at the time of notarization to be positively identified and to declare (“acknowledge”) that the signature on the document is his or her own, that it was willingly made and that the provisions in the document are intended to take effect exactly as written.

A jurat is typically performed on  documents that are critical to the operation of our civil and criminal justice system. Such documents include affidavits, depositions and interrogatories. For a jurat, the signer must appear in person at the time of notarization to sign the document and to speak aloud an oath or affirmation promising that the statements in the document are true. 

An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority in a country where the Hague Convention is in force.  Apostilles authenticate the seals and signatures of officials on public documents such as birth certificates, notarials, court orders, or any other document issued by a public authority, so that they can be recognized in foreign countries that are parties to the Convention.

Authentication refers to countries that are not members of the Hague Convention and require different forms and certifications. The process is similar to obtaining an Apostille; however, it requires the additional Embassy Legalization by the Embassy of the country in which the document is to be presented.

We are hired to ensure that real estate loan documents are executed by the borrower, notarized, and returned for processing on time. Completing this critical part of the loan process enables the loan to be funded.

Our trained and experienced staff translate important documents including birth certificates, school transcripts and marriage certificates, and we issue a notarized certificate of accuracy. SPANISH/ENGLISH ONLY  

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