Loan Signing Agent (LSA / NSA)
This is a specialization for handling and notarizing mortgage and loan closing document packages. It requires additional training and certifications.
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What a Texas notary does
The notarial acts behind every notarized document.
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Acknowledgements
This is the most common. The notary certifies that a person signing a document is who they claim to be and that they signed the document voluntarily. This is crucial for property deeds, powers of attorney, contracts, etc.
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Oaths and Affirmations
The notary administers an oath (if religious) or an affirmation (without religious reference) where the signer swears that the information in a document is true. This is widely used in affidavits and depositions.
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Protests of Instruments
This is less common nowadays, but it refers to the formality of proving the non-payment or non-acceptance of a negotiable instrument (like a check or bill of exchange).
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Certifying Copies of Documents Not Recordable in Public Records
A notary can certify that a copy of a document (that cannot be officially recorded, like a driver's license or a diploma) is a true copy of the original. Important: They cannot certify copies of vital documents like birth or marriage certificates; those are handled by the issuing offices.
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Depositions
A notary can preside over the taking of sworn statements from witnesses outside of court.
Common Documents a Texas Notary Helps Notarize
While the services are as listed above, in practice, they apply to a wide variety of documents:
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Real Estate Documents
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust.
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Powers of Attorney
General, special, durable, healthcare.
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Wills and Estate Planning Documents
While a notary doesn't draft wills, they do notarize them.
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Affidavits
Documents where someone declares something under oath.
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Agreements and Contracts
Various types of legal and commercial agreements.
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Business Documents
Articles of Incorporation, meeting minutes.
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Financial Documents
Related to loans or investments.
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Minor Travel Consents
If a minor is traveling without both parents.
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Vehicle Title Transfers
Notarization is required in some cases.
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I-9 Forms
For employment verification (although not a notarization itself, many notaries offer this service as an authorized agent).
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Immigration-Related Documents
Acknowledgments and sworn statements.
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Loan Signing Agent (LSA / NSA)
This is a specialization for handling and notarizing mortgage and loan closing document packages. It requires additional training and certifications.
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Mobile Notary Service
They travel to the client's location (home, office, hospital).
Not on the list? Notarization applies to a wide variety of documents. Tell the notary what you have.
Additional Services a Notary Might Offer (Beyond Basic Notarial Duties)
Mobile Notary Service
They travel to the client's location (home, office, hospital).
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