Numerous legal and business transactions require the services of a notary to acknowledge a signature or certify a document. Hawaii’s notaries follow state rules that include listing how many pages a notarized document contains, and describing a document that contains a jurat. Notary services protect the integrity of documents and signers, reducing the chance of someone using documents fraudulently. While there are no limits on the types of documents that might need notarizing, the work of a notary falls into the following general categories.

3 Types of Activities Requiring a Notary

1. Acknowledgment

Notaries acknowledge signatures of individuals transferring control of trusts from trust creators to trustees, signatures giving authority to agents under a power of attorney, and signatures assigning land ownership or interests via real estate deeds.

2. Jurat

Attorneys have documents that need notarizing, such as verified complaints, affidavits, or answers to interrogatories. In these situations, a notary administers a jurat, an oath in which the signer swears or affirms that the information contained in the document is true.

3. Certified Copy

A notary in Hawaii has the legal authority to represent that a copy of a document is an exact copy of the original. Certified copies of birth and death certificates, divorce decrees, and settlement agreements can substitute for the original documents.

A notary plays a significant role in protecting the integrity of countless business and legal transactions and the parties involved. When you need efficient notary services, turn to AAA Legal Process in Honolulu, HI. These experienced professionals offer residents on all islands with reliable legal services including process serving, document retrieval, court filing, and notary services. Whatever type of notarizing you require, these experienced, state-regulated professionals ensure your documents are handled promptly and effectively. Send a message online or call (844) 734-8344 to schedule an appointment.