No, a Notary Public cannot provide legal advice unless they are also a licensed attorney. Notaries are authorized to verify identities, witness signatures, and administer oaths, but they are not qualified to interpret or advise on the legal implications of documents. If you need legal advice, it's important to consult a licensed attorney.

A notary will typically accept a current, government-issued ID with a photo, signature, and physical description as a form of identification. Acceptable forms of ID include: Driver's license, Passport, Military ID, State ID, card Permanent resident card (green card)Inmate ID Driver's license from Canada or Mexico Employee ID Tribal government ID Consular identification document

Some states may accept other forms of ID, such as a student ID, company ID, utility bill, bank statement, or credit card. However, notaries typically don't accept expired IDs, photocopies of IDs, or digital driver's licenses.

Yes, when asked to notarize a signature, a notary should review the entire document before performing the notarial act.

Some documents can be signed before any witness, but many official transactions require the presence of a notary. Examples include: Legal agreements, such as contracts, wills, and powers of attorney, Real estate documents like deeds, mortgages, and leases. Court documents, including sworn statements, depositions, and affidavits