Jail Notary Service
We provide reliable and professional Jail Notary Services, ensuring timely and accurate notarization of important documents for incarcerated individuals. Our services are designed to meet the unique challenges of notarizing documents in correctional facilities, while respecting all legal and institutional requirements. Please note, this type of service has to be arranged with the facility. Therefore when booking, please select a date and time that you are available for a discussion.
Things to Consider When Booking Inmate Notary Services
1. You should always try to contact the inmate prior to the Notary’s visit to the jail to ensure you have gone over why you are sending a Notary to them and what the document will entail. Notaries are not responsible for going over documents with inmates as Notaries are not attorneys and can’t offer legal advice.
2. You must inspect the documents you wish to send to the jail to be Notarized to see if the document requires additional witnesses. Often times we are able to have a guard sign as a witness, however, it is not guaranteed and is suggested, if possible, to use forms that do not require a witness. After confirmation with the facility, if the Notary must provide a secondary witness you may have to pay an additional witness fees.
3. Notaries are not allowed to create documents for inmates to sign such as Release Forms, Power of Attorney Forms, Divorce Documents, etc.
4. This type of signing has to be arranged with the facility. Therefore when booking, please select a date and time that you are available for a discussion. Once signing has been officially scheduled with the facility, you will receive an email with the date and time that the actual signing will take place.
The Most Commonly Requested Documents for Notarization
Power of Attorney (POA):
Description: This legal document grants one person (the agent) the authority to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in legal or financial matters. Inmates often need a POA to allow a trusted individual to manage their affairs while they are incarcerated.
Affidavits:
Description: An affidavit is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court. Inmates may need to provide affidavits for various legal proceedings or to assert facts in civil or family law cases.
Property Deeds:
Description: These documents are used to transfer ownership of real estate. Inmates might need to sell or transfer property while they are incarcerated, requiring notarization of the deeds to ensure legality.
Parental Consent Forms:
Description: These forms grant permission for certain activities involving the inmate’s children, such as medical treatment or travel. Notarization ensures that the consent is legally recognized.
Marriage Licenses:
Description: Inmates who wish to get married while incarcerated need a marriage license, which typically requires notarization to validate the identities and consent of the parties involved.
Divorce Papers:
Description: Divorce documents, including petitions and decrees, often need to be notarized to verify the signatures and consent of the parties, ensuring the documents are legally binding.
Wills and Testaments:
Description: A will is a legal document that outlines how a person’s assets should be distributed after their death. Inmates may need to create or update their wills, requiring notarization to ensure validity.
Guardianship Papers:
Description: These documents appoint a guardian to care for an inmate’s minor children or manage their affairs. Notarization is needed to confirm the authenticity and consent of the parties involved.
Inmate Release Forms:
Description: These forms are used for various administrative processes related to the inmate’s release, such as transferring custody or arranging for bail. Notarization ensures the legitimacy of these documents.
Business Documents:
Description: Inmates who own businesses may need to execute various business documents, such as contracts, partnership agreements, or corporate resolutions. Notarization is required to ensure these documents are legally enforceable.
These documents often require notarization to ensure they are legally binding and properly executed, especially in the context of the inmate’s limited ability to manage their affairs directly.
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We are committed to delivering dependable service for attorneys, families, and loved ones needing notary services in correctional settings. We understand the unique circumstances involved in notarizing documents within a correctional facility. In our experience in visiting jails we are familiar with the requirements and regulations of these facilities, which allows the facilitation of a confidential and hassle-free signing experience. Contact us today to arrange a jail notary service appointment.
