Who Needs to Come to Your Office to Get a Document Notarized?

Any signing party must sign in the presence of a notary public.

What about documents with multiple signers?

If a document has:

• Two spouses

• Business partners

• Multiple family members

• Any other co-signers

…then each of those people must attend to sign in the presence of a notary public (it might be a different notary public, depending on the circumstances), we cannot notarize someone’s signature if they are not present.

What if someone already signed before arriving in front of a notary public?

You will still need to sign the document in the presence of the notary public.

What about witnesses?

Some documents require witnesses. If your document requires a witness (or multiple witnesses):

• Bring your witness(es) with you

• In some cases, the notary public acts as a witness — but this depends on the document and the situation

Is my signature always required?

No, some documents require only the notary public's signature, such as, when certifying a true copy of an original document.

If you’re ever unsure who needs to attend, it’s best to check before you arrive so there are no delays or repeat visits.