Frequently Asked Questions

A notary public is a public official appointed by the state government to witness and certify the signing of legal documents.

Notaries Public play an indispensable role in our society, providing many essential services that keep things running smoothly. From verifying acknowledgments to protesting instruments allowed under law to be protested (primarily negotiable instruments and bills of exchange), taking oaths or giving depositions, their duties must always be carried out impartially.Journals serve as records of notarial acts and should be kept either physically or digitally in compliance with New York State requirements

Yes, New York Prime Notary is insured for errors and omissions to protect our clients in case of any mistakes or errors during the notarization process.

Yes, New York Prime Notary can perform remote notarization services for clients who are unable to meet in person. Please contact us for more information.

New York Prime Notary offers a wide range of notary services, including document notarization, loan signings, and real estate closings.

Identification requirements vary from state to state, though in general Notaries accept valid government-issued photo ID documents like passports, driver's licenses and military IDs as acceptable forms of ID for verification purposes. Such documents provide essential details that allow signers to establish their identities - photographs, signatures and descriptions among them - unlike items like credit cards and social security cards which lack key features necessary for identification verification purposes