Real Estate Word of the Day: Notarization
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Real Estate Word of the Day: Notarization
Notarization is a formal process of verifying the authenticity of a document and the identity of the signatories involved. This process is conducted by a notary public—a state-appointed official who acts as an impartial witness in the signing of important documents. The notary public ensures that the parties involved in the transaction understand the contents of the document and are signing it voluntarily.
The Notarization Process
The notarization process typically involves three key steps:
- The notary public checks the identification of each signatory to confirm they are who they claim to be. Acceptable forms of ID usually include government-issued documents such as driver’s licenses, passports,…
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