Theft and Loss Affidavits
A theft or loss affidavit is a sworn account of something being stolen, lost or destroyed. Insurers ask for one, […]
Insurance Claims
Insurance Claims
Which Insurance Claim Forms Need a Notary
Insurers ask for notarization inconsistently, which is why people arrive unsure whether they need it. There is a pattern, though:
Insurance Claims
Sworn Proof of Loss: The Insurance Document With a Deadline
After a fire, a flood, a burst pipe or a burglary, an insurer will often send a form called a
Court Documents
Oaths, Depositions and Notaries
Administering oaths is one of a notary’s core powers, and it is the part of the office people understand least.
Court Documents
Documents for Courts in Other States
A document signed in New York for a court, agency or transaction in another state follows that state’s requirements, not
Court Documents
Representing Yourself: Which Court Forms Need a Notary
Handling your own case is hard enough without paying for notarizations you do not need, or missing one you do.
Court Documents
Getting a Sworn Statement Right
A sworn statement is evidence. Whether you swear it in front of a notary or affirm it under penalty of
Court Documents
Affidavits of Service in New York
An affidavit of service is the document proving that papers were delivered to the person they were meant for. Without
Court Documents
Affidavit or Affirmation? What Changed in New York Courts
We are a notary service, so we will start with the part that costs us work: for many New York
Construction & Liens
Discharging a Mechanic’s Lien in New York
A lien comes off the record in one of four ways. Knowing which applies to your situation, and how quickly