Notary Public Maine
Are you thinking of putting money down on a new house or a new car?
These types of purchases – and tons of other scenarios – require you to sign legally-binding documents, and you’ll need a notary public to notarize them before they take effect. But your time is valuable, and it isn’t always easy to find a convenient notary.
Here at Superior Notary, we offer services that will make the process quick and easy. Before we get into that, however, part of our job is to help you better understand what a notary public in Maine is and what they do.
So let’s jump right in.
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A notary public’s job is to witness you sign official documents in an act called notarization – where they’ll certify your identity and record that you indeed signed the document in their presence.
A notary’s full list of duties is a long one, and there’s a ton of requirements that they’ll need to fulfill to become one. So we have compiled a quick list of some of the most important facts that will help you understand the need for a notary:
- To become a notary in Maine, one must be at minimum 18 years of age
- You must also be a resident of the state, read and write English, and have no felony convictions
- A notary public in Maine is allowed by law to set their own fees per notarial act.Â
- Notaries are given authority to perform notarial acts for seven years by the Maine Secretary of State.
Most states also require an embossing seal or ink stamp for documents to be officially deemed notarized. Maine is one of those states that requires the seal.
Does Maine Support Remote Online Notarizations?
Yes, notaries commissioned to perform online notarization may legally offer Remote Online Notarization in Maine.Â
The ME House Bill 1033-06-25-21 temporarily enabled remote notarization in Maine through January 1st, 2023. However, there is a certain set of standards for remote notarization services to be acceptable.
The acceptable types of notarizations in Maine include:Â
- Obtaining acknowledgments: includes a signer’s formal declaration to a notary that a document has been voluntarily signed.
- Administering an oath or affirmation: when a signer or witness solemnly promises their truthfulness.
- Verifying an oath or affirmation: when a notary takes the affirmation or oath that the information in the document being signed is true.
- Executing a jurat: confirms the authenticity of documents through verification.
- Noting the protest of a negotiable instrument: when a notary declares that a bill or note linked to the transaction has been dishonored and that the terms are being disputed.
- Witnessing signatures: when a notary makes an appearance to confirm the signer’s identity and witness the signing.
- Verifying a copy of a record: when a notary attests to the truth and accuracy of a copy of a document.
- Taking depositions: includes notarization for gathering witnesses for a trial.Â
Need a Mobile Notary Public in Maine?
If you need a mobile notary in Maine, you’ll know by the language on your forms. At the end of the form, there should be a place for a notary’s signature and seal. Some documents call for a witness, and a notary can serve this purpose, too. Most documents and forms that are filed with the court require a notary.
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Affidavits
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Mortgage closing documents
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Wills
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Designations of beneficiary
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Medical directives
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Affidavits of independent professional advice
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Real estate documents
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Structured settlements
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Supporting documents for disability claims
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A Notary That Comes To You
When you need some official documents signed, knowing where to find a notary public can make everything easy. Searching for one on the web can be daunting – which is why with Superior Notary Services they come to you!
Ready to find a notary in your neighborhood? Fill out this simple contact form to get started.
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Our easy-to-use services can be accessed in the comfort of your home or office through our four-step process.
- Receive Signing Order
- Documents Sent to a Signing Agent
- Updates Modifications & Confirmations
- Completion & Prompt Invoicing
In Office Notary Fees
The fees a notary may charge are set by the State of Texas. The most common fee is $6 for a standard oath or affirmation and seal
Mobile Notary Fees
If you are looking for a one time service. we offer notary signing services in our office and mobile signing services across the United States. Our maximum fee for the mobile notary services in the US is $75
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