Professional Notary Services in Bedford

Three Core Notary Services We Offer

Our notary services cover the most common legal and business needs, ensuring documents are properly executed and legally recognized. The main types include:

1. Acknowledgments – Requires the signer to personally appear before the notary, provide identification, and declare that they have willingly signed the document. This service is commonly used for deeds, property transfers, contracts, and powers of attorney. The signer may sign in advance or in the notary’s presence, but their intent and identity must always be verified. A properly executed acknowledgment assures all parties that the signature is genuine and voluntary.
2. Jurats and Sworn Statements – When a document requires the signer to swear or affirm its truthfulness, a jurat is performed. In this case, the signer must sign the document in front of the notary, who administers an oath or affirmation. Jurats are typically required for affidavits, sworn declarations, and depositions. Our notary guides clients through this process, explains the significance of the oath, and provides the official seal and notarial certificate. This ensures that the sworn statement carries full legal weight.
3. Copy Certifications – Involves confirming that a photocopy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document. This is frequently needed for diplomas, identification cards, and business records. In Texas, certain vital records, such as birth or marriage certificates, cannot be directly certified by a notary, but a sworn statement about those records can be notarized when applicable. With this service, you receive copies that are recognized as authentic for official purposes.

At Exquisite Tax Service, we provide reliable notary services that safeguard the authenticity of your most important documents while keeping you compliant with Texas law.