A notary may refuse to notarize your document. To avoid this, follow these simple rules:

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• Signer must pay the estimated notary’s fees in advance and any fees for additional services requested onsite

• Signer must be physically present

• Signer must produce proof of identity

• Signer must be an adult

• Signer must speak and understand English (unless a translator is present)

• Signer must be signing with free will and without coercion

• Signer must be mentally competent and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Signer must understand the document and implications of signing

• Document must be in English (unless a translator is present)

• Document or transaction must be legal and not deceptive

• Document must be complete