Sworn statements, such as affidavits of loss, consent, residency, and more. These kinds of documents stating certain situations of an individual should be notarized so that any other person can rely on the truthfulness of what the affidavit states.

Notaries will confirm both the signer's willingness to sign the document and their awareness of its implications. On occasion, Notaries encounter individuals who are being forced to sign a document or whose health condition impairs their decision-making abilities.

Be advised: When looking for a Notary at a retail or service location, it’s a good idea to call ahead to ensure they have a Notary available and are authorized to serve walk-in clients.

Additionally, online notary services provide added flexibility by allowing remote document authentication through secure platforms.

In real estate transactions, notarization is vital for verifying the identities of the parties involved and confirming the voluntary nature of agreements.

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A Quebec commissioner for oaths can not certify documents or attest that a copy of a document is in accordance to the original; only a notaire can do it.

Documents are notarized to deter fraud and to ensure they are properly executed. An impartial witness (the notary) identifies signers to screen out impostors and to make sure they have entered into agreements knowingly and willingly.

All Australian jurisdictions also have justices of the Notary Public peace (JP) or commissioners for affidavits and other unqualified persons who are qualified to take affidavits or statutory declarations and to certify documents. However they can only do so if the relevant affidavit, statutory declaration or copy document is to be used only in Australia and not in a foreign country, with the possible exception of a few Commonwealth countries not including the United Kingdom or New Zealand except for very limited purposes.

Notaries deter fraud by scrutinizing the circumstances around document signing. They confirm all parties fully understand the contents and implications, reducing the chances of coercion or forgery.

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Commissioners of oaths are able to undertake the bulk of routine domestic attestation work within the UK. Many documents, including signatures for normal property transactions, do not need professional attestation of signature at all, a lay witness being sufficient.

A cheaper alternative is to visit a commissioner for oaths who will charge less per signature, but that is only possible where whoever is to receive a document will recognize the signature of a commissioner for oaths.