Certain official documents require a notarized signature before they can be filed or take effect. You may need the services of a notary when closing a sale of a home or piece of land. Notarized signatures may be necessary if you are in the process of transferring property or creating documents that dictate how your affairs should be handled if you are absent or unable to communicate your wishes. Documents with the potential for fraud often require notarized signatures.
It’s common for healthcare-related forms to require a notarized signature. You may also need a notary’s services if you are signing over a large amount of money, transferring ownership in real estate or creating a will and trust.