There are a few reasons why a notary public may refuse to notarize your document. These reasons include:

• The document is not a legal document.
• The document is incomplete or contains errors.
• The document is not signed by all of the required parties.
• The notary does not believe that you are who you say you are.
• The notary believes that the document is fraudulent or illegal.

If a notary refuses to notarize your document, they are required to explain their reasons to you. You may then be able to correct the problem and have the document notarized. If you are not able to correct the problem, you may need to find another notary public to notarize the document.

Here are some additional tips for avoiding problems with notarization:

• Make sure that the document you need notarized is a legal document.
• Read the document carefully before you sign it.
• Make sure that all of the required parties have signed the document.
• Bring valid identification to the notary public.
• Be polite and cooperative with the notary public.

By following these tips, you can help to ensure that your documents are properly notarized and that your legal rights are protected.

No, you should not sign or date the document being notarized before you visit a notary. The notary public needs to see you sign the document in their presence in order to verify your identity and the authenticity of your signature. If you have already signed the document, the notary will not be able to notarize it.

Here are the steps on how to get a document notarized:

1. Find a notary public. You can find a notary public in your area by searching online or contacting your local bank, credit union, or library.
2. Gather the required documents. You will need to bring the document you need notarized, along with valid identification.
3. Pay the notary’s fee. The cost of notarization varies, but it is typically a few dollars per signature.
4. Sign the document in the presence of the notary. The notary will verify your identity and the contents of the document, and then witness you sign it.
5. The notary will stamp the document with their official seal and sign it.

That’s it! Once the document is notarized, it is considered a legal document.

An online notary is a notary public who performs notarial services remotely, using video conferencing technology. Online notaries can notarize documents for people who are located anywhere in the world, as long as both the notary and the signer have access to a computer and an internet connection.

Online notarization is a convenient and secure way to have documents notarized. It is especially useful for people who do not have easy access to a notary public, such as those who live in rural areas or those who work long hours.

To have a document notarized by an online notary, you will need to:

1. Find an online notary. You can find online notaries by searching online or by contacting your state’s notary association.
2. Schedule a notarization appointment. Online notaries typically offer appointments during business hours, but some may also offer appointments outside of business hours or on weekends.
3. Gather the required documents. You will need to bring the document you need notarized, along with valid identification.
4. Connect with the online notary. The online notary will use video conferencing technology to connect with you and verify your identity.
5. Sign the document. The online notary will witness you sign the document and then notarize it.
6. Receive the notarized document. The online notary will send you the notarized document electronically.

The cost of online notarization varies, but it is typically a few dollars per signature.

Due to the majority of state laws, L&M Associates only accepts documents in English at this time.