BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NOTARY APPOINTMENT
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Bring current picture ID.
All signers will have active (not expired) government issued picture identification at notary appointment. (Bringing 2 IDs is better)
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Passport
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Driver’s License / State ID
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Military ID
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or 2 Witnesses w/ ID
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ID name matches document name. (Exact match)
An ID must show more or ‘equal to’ the name indicated on the document for a notary to identify you in that manner as mandated by Pennsylvania Law. (Formula: Identification Name > or = Document Name)
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Signer and notary can communicate
All signers can speak the same language as the notary conducting the transaction. Please indicate if your signer will need a notary that is bilingual. At the notary appointment, Spanish speakers will need a Spanish speaking notary, French will need French Speaking, Etc.
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Signers agree to the documents in advance, being fully at peace with the situation.
All agreements/discussions should be finalized and agreed upon before scheduling. Potential signers should be willing and at peace with the situation, having fully reviewed and understood the nature of the documents to be signed in advance. All signers are openly willing to sign the document on their own accord. A notary is unable to proceed with transaction if their are signs of unwillingness, duress, uncertainty, or coercion.
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Signers are Complete of sound mind.
It is particularly common that we have requests for sick or elderly signers. Swift Auto Tags is unable to provide a notary for disoriented, medicated, or with questionable capacity. Swift Auto Tags will ask a series of questions to determine a person’s ability to make sound decisions for themselves.
Signers should show a mental capacity to discern the magnitude of the situation. Pennsylvania law mandates all signers will be of sound mind and competent before the notary.
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Documents Completed and ready in advance.
By law, documents being notarized are to be filled entirely before notarization. A notary is unable to draft or assist with completion of documents. Contact the receiving agency or an attorney for assistance.