Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a Notary Public?

The National Notary Association provides the following document as a reference:

https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/reference-library/what-is-a-notary-public.pdf

What type of ID do I need to provide?

Taken directly from the Illinois Notary Public Handbook:

  1. is personally known to the notary

  2. is identified by a credible witness personally known to the notary

  3. is identified on the basis of identification documents. Proper identification should include a photograph and a signature on a reliable identification card, such as a driver's license.

Loan signings might require different identifying documents

Can I sign the document before you arrive?

Taken directly from the Illinois Notary Public Handbook:

  1. If the document requires an oath, then the oath or affirmation must be administered to person, and the person must sign the document in the notary's presence.

  2. If the document requires acknowledgment, it is sufficient for the person to appear before you and acknowlege execution of the document.

  3. An unsigned document can never be notarized.


Can a notary give legal advice or prepare legal documents?

Taken directly from the Illinois Notary Public Handbook:

No. A notary does not have this authority, unless he/she is also an attorney.

I, Lisa Marie Swider, am not an attorney and therefore can not offer any legal advice or advice in general regarding any documents I notarize.


Please contact me with any questions:

Call or text: (847) 701-5710

Email: lisa@flygirltax.com