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Not a law firm
PAPER & SIGN is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. A notary public is a public officer commissioned to perform notarial acts and cannot advise you about the legal effect of a document, select the type of notarization you need, draft or prepare legal documents, or represent you in any legal matter. If you need legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney.
Choosing the notarial act
The signer or the receiving institution is responsible for determining which notarial act (for example, an acknowledgment or a jurat) is required. Because selecting the act for you could constitute legal advice, we cannot make that choice on your behalf. If you are unsure, ask the party requesting the document.
Identification & competency
A notarization requires that every signer personally appear, present satisfactory identification, be aware of the contents of the document, and sign willingly. We may decline to perform a notarization if these requirements are not met, if the document is incomplete, or if we have a reasonable basis to question a signer's identity, willingness, or awareness.
Fees
The fee for a notarial act is set by Georgia law and is shown separately from our own mobile-service charges (such as travel, appointment, printing, scan-back, waiting-time, appearance, and signing charges). All applicable charges are disclosed and confirmed before your appointment.
No guarantee of acceptance
Completing a notarization does not guarantee that a receiving party will accept the document. Requirements vary by institution and jurisdiction, and it is the signer's responsibility to confirm what the receiving party requires.
Right to refuse service
We reserve the right to refuse a notarization where required or permitted by law, including where the request appears unlawful, incomplete, or outside the scope of services we provide.