Notary Services
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1st Step Scan and Sign is a signing service committed to delivering convenient, efficient, and professional signing solutions. Furthermore, we distinguish ourselves as the only signing company equipped to manage signings on a global scale—whether across any coast or in any country. Consequently, we offer unmatched flexibility and service wherever you may need us. Our licensed notaries are ready to provide prompt and professional notary services whenever and wherever you need them.
As notaries, we specialize in a broad range of services that are primarily focused on authenticating documents and witnessing signatures, which, in turn, help prevent fraud. Furthermore, our commitment to accuracy and professionalism ensures that each step is carefully executed. Additionally, below is an overview of the services we offer:
Loan Signing Services
At 1st Step Scan and Sign, our loan signing agents offer a wide range of specialized services that focus on notarizing loan documents. As a result, they ensure that real estate, mortgage, and other loan transactions are completed smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, here are the main services we typically provide:
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Loan Document Notarization
Purpose: Verifies the identity of the signers and ensures they are signing willingly and knowingly.
Documents Notarized: Mortgage agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, closing disclosures, affidavits, etc.
Loan Closing Facilitation
Purpose: Ensures loan documents are properly signed, dated, and notarized during the loan closing process.
Documents: Refinances, home equity loans, reverse mortgages, real estate purchases, etc.
Mobile Notary Services
Purpose: Offers flexible notary services by traveling to a client’s location to perform the notarization.
Locations: Homes, offices, hospitals, or other agreed-upon meeting spots.
Document Review
Purpose: Reviews loan documents with the borrower to explain the purpose of each document, ensuring the client understands before signing.
Note: Signing agents cannot provide legal advice.
Witnessing Signatures
Purpose: Provides a witness to the signing of important documents, required in some states or for certain types of loans.
Compliance with Legal Requirements
Identification Verification
Notary Public Services
$15.00 per signature for non-loan signing services
Document Notarization
Document Notarization
Purpose: Certifies and verifies that documents are authentic, and that the signing parties are who they claim to be.
Documents: Legal contracts, affidavits, deeds, wills, powers of attorney, and more.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Purpose: Confirms that a signer willingly signed a document and understood its contents.
Common Use: Real estate deeds, mortgage documents, or agreements that require formal acknowledgment.
Jurats
Jurats
Purpose: Administers an oath or affirmation to the signer, certifying that the information in the document is truthful.
Common Use: Affidavits, depositions, or sworn statements.
Oaths and Affirmations
Oaths and Affirmations
Purpose: A notaries administer oaths or affirmations to individuals, ensuring that they are making truthful declarations under penalty of perjury.
Common Use: Testifying in legal proceedings, or when completing sworn statements.
Copy Certification
Copy Certification
Purpose: Verifies that a copy of a document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original.
Common Use: Certifying copies of passports, birth certificates, diplomas, or other official documents (though laws vary by state).
Signature Witnessing
Signature Witnessing
Purpose: Attests to the fact that a particular person signed a document in the notary’s presence.
Common Use: Contracts, loan agreements, or any legal documents that require a witness.
Notarizing Real Estate Documents
Notarizing Real Estate Documents
Purpose: Validates the signing of real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, and refinancing agreements.
Common Use: Property sales, transfers, refinancing transactions.
Administering Apostilles
Administering Apostilles
Purpose: In some cases, notaries help with the process of obtaining an apostille, a special certification that validates documents for international use.
Common Use: Documents being sent to foreign countries, such as birth certificates, diplomas, or powers of attorney.
Verification of Identity
Verification of Identity
Purpose: Ensures the individual signing the document is properly identified with valid, government-issued identification.
Common Use: Preventing identity fraud in the signing process of legal documents.
Mobile Notary Services
Mobile Notary Services
Purpose: Some notaries offer mobile services, traveling to clients’ locations to notarize documents.
Common Use: Hospitals, homes, offices, or any convenient location for the client.
Loan Signing Services
Loan Signing Services
Purpose: Similar to loan signing agents, notaries handle notarization of documents related to mortgages and other loans.
Common Use: Refinances, property purchases, reverse mortgages.
Protesting Notes and Bills
Protesting Notes and Bills
Purpose: In commercial law, notaries may protest notes and bills of exchange when payment has not been made.
Common Use: Banking or business-related transactions.
Notaries play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of legal and business processes by not only preventing fraud but also ensuring the proper execution of important documents.
Without delay, give us a call today to schedule your appointment for a mobile notary. By doing so, you can enjoy the convenience of professional notary services brought directly to your location, saving you both time and effort!
What Should You Bring When Attending Your Fingerprint Appointment?
To ensure a smooth and efficient fingerprinting experience, please bring the following items to your appointment:
Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
Bring a valid, unexpired ID such as a driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID.
Fingerprinting Request Form
If your fingerprinting is for a specific agency, employer, or certification, bring the required form or paperwork with you.
Payments
Make sure you are prepared with the accepted payment method for the service, such as cash, credit card, or check.
Appointment Confirmation
If you scheduled an appointment, bring a copy of your confirmation, either printed or digital.
Additional Documentation
Some fingerprinting requests may require additional documents, such as reference numbers or case details.
Helpful Tip:
Ensure your hands are clean and free from lotion or oil before your appointment, as this helps produce clear fingerprints.
In conclusion, we’re here to ensure that the process is as smooth and hassle-free as possible. If you have questions, feel free to contact us before your visit!
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(661) 434-1180