​1. **Valid Picture ID Required**

   - Please ensure all signers possess a current government-issued photo ID at the time of the notary appointment. If the ID has expired, it must have been issued within the last 5 years.
   - Acceptable forms of ID include:
     - Passport
     - Driver’s License / State ID
     - Military ID
   - Alternatively, you may have two witnesses present known to the signer, each with their own valid ID.

2. **Name on ID Must Match Document Name**

   - The name on your identification must either match or exceed the name indicated on the document being notarized, in compliance with California Law.
  
3. **Communication with the Notary**

   - Signers should be able to communicate in the same language as the notary conducting the transaction. Please inform us if a bilingual notary is needed.
   - Spanish speakers, for example, will be paired with a Spanish-speaking notary, and the same applies to other languages.

4. **Agreement and Willingness**

   - All agreements should be reached and fully understood before scheduling your notary appointment.
   - Signers should be willingly, of sound mind and peacefully prepared to sign the document, without any signs of duress, uncertainty, or coercion.
   - Our notary may ask questions to determine the signer's mental capacity to make informed decisions.

5. **Prepared Documents**

   - All documents to be notarized must be fully completed, except for the signature.
   - Our notary cannot assist in drafting or completing documents. If needed, please consult an attorney or the receiving agency for document preparation.

6. **Scheduling Your Notary Appointment**
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   - Schedule your appointment by text or phone call.