What is Notarization?
Notarization is the official fraud-deterrent process that assures the parties of a transaction that a document is authentic and can be trusted. It is a three-part process, performed by a Notary Public, that includes of vetting, certifying and record-keeping. Notarizations are sometimes referred to as "notarial acts."
Above all, notarization is the assurance by a duly appointed and impartial Notary Public that a document is authentic, that its signature is genuine, and that its signer acted without duress or intimidation, and intended the terms of the document to be in full force and effect.
The central value of notarization lies in the Notary's impartial screening of a signer for identity, willingness, and awareness. This screening detects and deters document fraud and helps protect the personal rights and property of private citizens from forgers, identity thieves and exploiters of the vulnerable. Every day the process of notarization prevents countless forged, coerced, and incompetent signings that would otherwise overwhelm our court system and dissolve the network of trust allowing our civil society to function.
At Silver Star Associates, we have a Commissioned Commonwealth of Virginia Notary Public on staff ready to help you get your business and personal documents notarized quickly and efficiently. Our Notary will be able to Notarize your wills, trusts, deeds, contracts, affidavits, power of attorney and more.
Code of Virginia ยง47.1-12. Powers:
Each Notary shall be empowered to perform the following notarial acts: (i) take acknowledgments, (ii) administer oaths and affirmations, (iii) certify that a copy of any document, other than a document in the custody of a court, is a true copy thereof, (iv) certify affidavits or depositions of witnesses, (v) perform verification of fact, and (vi) perform such other acts as may be specifically permitted by law.
Be prepared to sign your documents with our Notary:
Each Notary shall be empowered to perform the following notarial acts: (i) take acknowledgments, (ii) administer oaths and affirmations, (iii) certify that a copy of any document, other than a document in the custody of a court, is a true copy thereof, (iv) certify affidavits or depositions of witnesses, (v) perform verification of fact, and (vi) perform such other acts as may be specifically permitted by law.
Be prepared to sign your documents with our Notary:
- Bring a valid, government issued photo ID with you when you visit for Notary Services.
- Be sure to bring all of the documents that need to be Notarized with you.
- Be sure the documents are complete and ready for signature. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney before arriving at the Notary's office. The Notary Public is prohibited from helping you to prepare, complete, or understand legal documents.
- Some documents may require signature witnesses in addition to Notarization. Contact us prior to your visit to determine if it can provide additional signature witnesses.
Silver Star Associates also provides after hours, weekend and on demand emergency Notary Services at our location or a location of your chouce.
Our Notary will not provide legal advice. Please consult an attorney for your legal questions.
For after hours, weekend and emergency Notary Services please call (804) 338-8975.