A written statement signed before a Notary by a person who swears or affirms to the Notary that the statement is true.

This is a document granting authority for a person to act as "attorney in fact" for another.

This is a person who has authority to sign for another.

A Deed is a document transferring ownership of property and requiring notarization.

Is an act in which a Notary certifies having watched the signing of a document and administered an oath or affirmation.

Witnessing duties of a Notary that are specified by law. Most often, the Notary's duties involve signed documents and require the Notary to ensure a signer's identity and/or to administer an oath or affirmation.

On this site this term SOS, is the abbreviation for the North Carolina Secretary of State.

A valid and unexpired photo ID is required for all notarizations.

*Driver's license

*Passport

*Government-issued non-driver photo ID or

*Tribal ID card (as approved by the North Carolina Secretary of State)

An Apostille is a special certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document, allowing it to be recognized in another country that’s a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.

📜 What It Does

• Confirms the signature, seal, or stamp on a document is genuine

• Simplifies international document legalization

• Replaces the need for embassy or consulate certification

🌍 When It's Needed

• When you're sending official documents (like birth certificates, diplomas, or legal papers) to a country that’s a member of the Hague Convention.

• Commonly used for international adoptions, business contracts, or studying abroad.

🏛️ Who Issues It

• In the U.S., apostilles are issued by:

  • The Secretary of State for state-level documents

  • The U.S. Department of State for federal documents

🧾 What It Looks Like

• A standardized certificate is attached to your document.

• Includes details like the issuing country, signer’s name, date, and official seal.