Frequently Asked Questions

 The specific documents that need  notarizations can vary depending on the type of document and the legal requirements within your jurisdiction.   

While a notary can generally notarize most documents with signatures in California, there are a few exceptions. A few obvious ones are blank documents, documents with faxed signatures, and documents in which the notary public has a financial interest. A notary cannot witness their own signature.

The most common method of confirming a person's identity is with one of a variety of official photo identity cards. These include any of these documents that is current or was issued within the past five years:

• California driver's license.
• California ID card.
• United States passport.
• Inmate identification cards issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or a sheriff’s department.

Karen's Notary Services is a certified notary public, which means that we are authorized by the state to perform notarial acts. We adhere to all of the state's guidelines and regulations, ensuring that all of our notarizations are legal and binding.