Buying a Home, Starting a Business or Creating a Will? Here’s When You’ll Need a Notary

Navigating major milestones in life often means dealing with complicated and important legal paperwork. Many of these documents require notarization to be valid and enforceable. At Royal Tax Service, our team is here to help you understand when you’ll need a notary and how such services can make the process smooth and secure.

When Is a Notary Needed?

Enlisting the assistance of a notary can be essential in many situations you may encounter throughout your life, such as the following:

• Buying or selling real estate—Real estate transactions often involve various documents that must be notarized, such as deeds, mortgage agreements and powers of attorney. A notary can help verify your identity and verify that all parties are signing willingly, which is essential for protecting your interests in these significant transactions.
• Starting or managing a business—If you’re forming a new business, updating an existing company’s structure or authorizing someone to act on your behalf, you may need to notarize documents like articles of incorporation, operating agreements or business resolutions. Notarization adds a layer of authenticity and can be required by many parties, including banks and government agencies.
• Creating wills, trusts and estate plans—Having your will, trust or power of attorney notarized can help prevent disputes and make sure your wishes are honored. The services of a notary can be especially important for certain estate planning documents, such as advance health care directives and durable powers of attorney.

Other Common Situations
In addition to the aforementioned major life events, you may also need a notary for additional scenarios, such as those involving the following:

• Loan documents
• Parental consent forms
• Affidavits and sworn statements
• Contracts and agreements

How Our Team Can Help

Notarization is more than just a formality. A notary’s services can serve as a financial safeguard for your most important decisions.

Contact us today to discuss your needs and retain the right help for many of your life’s biggest moments.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.