Part Two: Is a Notarized Power of Attorney Enough? *This blog is for informational purposes only and is not to be used as legal advice.* In our September blog, we wrote about some of the different types of Powers of Attorney and how they are used. We also went over several scenarios in where we were asked to notarize POA’s. This month, we want to explore whether having a power of attorney for a loved one, is enough.   Over the years, we have heard of various client testimonies, whose POAs were in place, and were still rejected for one reason or another. There are cases in where ..read more

Part One: Do You Have a Notarized Power of Attorney? *This blog is for informational purposes only and is not to be used as legal advice.* Since the opening of BKNYC Mobile Notary, a Power of Attorney has been one of the most frequently requested notarized documents. Some may need to learn what a Power of Attorney is and what it does. What is a power of attorney used for? A Power of Attorney is a document created by a person (the principal) to allow someone to make decisions on their behalf. The person who accepts the responsibility and power to make decisions on the principal’s behalf ..read more

Did you know? An Apostille & authentications certificate may be required... Did you know that an Apostille & authentications certificate may be required when taking paperwork abroad, whether it’s to conduct a business transaction, get married, live abroad, and a plethora of other reasons? Apostille validates the seal and signature of a Notary on a document so that it can be accepted in a different country. Your Trip May Be Delayed if Apostille and authentications certificate is required The spring and summer months in New York State is when many people are filing for apostil ..read more

New York State Remote Online Notary (RON) Responsible RON Guidance for New York State remote online notary in New York State I wanted to talk briefly about remote online notary in New York State because it is New to New York State. When Governor Cuomo was in office he allowed remote online notary, I think it was a via through executive order, and since then Hochul has reintroduced it, it is a law now and New York State traditional notaries, should they register to become a remote online notary, can do notarial acts via the internet. According to the national lottery association, once the ..read more

Understanding the Role of a NYC Loan Signing Agent A NYC loan signing agent is an individual who is authorized to witness and notarize documents related to real estate loans and other financial transactions in the state of New York. They assist parties involved in the transaction by verifying signatures, conducting background checks, and authenticating legal documents. What is a NYC Loan Signing Agent? A Loan Signing Agent is a professional who is certified and trained to witness and notarize documents related to real estate loans and other financial transactions in the state of New Y ..read more

About Wedding Officiants Getting A Marriage license through a New York Notary Public If you need a marriage license and you’re planning on a vacation wedding, or eloping in New York, you might want to look into your do’s and don’ts, before you say ‘I do’. 1. Notarizing your prenuptials Whether or not you’re planning ahead, it is important to know that in the state of New York A prenuptial agreement must be signed by both parties and notarized for it to be considered legally binding. However, it is not mandatory to have one before marriage and one can be drafted after the fact, if both ..read more

The Benefits of Notarizing Your Legal Documents Why should legal documents be notarized? Find out why here! Notarizing a document means that someone has witnessed the signing of the document in front of them. This ensures that the signer is actually the person who signed the document. It also helps ensure that the document was properly executed. To Protect You from Fraud If you need to file a legal document with the government, such as a tax return, mortgage, or loan application, you will likely need to notarize it. A notary public is an official appointed by the state to witness the exe ..read more