Forms & Documents
What to know about the type of forms and documents I provide as well as a note about available printing services.
It is the responsibility of the signer (client) to ensure they have and comprehend all forms necessary for the notarization appointment. I will not provide any forms to the signer with the exception of loose certificates, when necessary. These forms are provided at no charge to you and will be stapled to your entire document and/or notarized signature page.
Loose Certificates
Loose certificates provided by me contain language lifted directly form the Code of Virginia. The certificates have not been evaluated by an attorney. The certificates I provide are a courtesy and convenience, but all clients are encouraged to obtain and provide their own loose certificates whenever possible.
My loose certificate for “Copy Certification by Document Custodian” contains a blank non-legal statement that can be completed by a signer if they so choose. I cannot complete a statement for you. I also cannot speak to or guarantee the legality, validity, or enforceability of any documents or statements, including the statement on my loose certificates.
I can provide a “Self-Proving Affidavit of Last Will & Testament” (SPA) which is directly lifted from the Code of Virginia (ยง 64.2-452) and printed at my expense for your convenience. The language of this form, although taken directly from the Code, has not been independently verified by an attorney. As with all documents, the responsibility as to the legality or validity of the SPA falls on the client.
Otherwise, it is against the law for me to advise or assist in drafting or creating any documents for legal use. It is further illegal for me to explain anything within a legal document to you. Any and all questions regarding a document must be submitted to the document originator. Under no circumstances should you sign a document you do not fully understand.
Printing of Documents
It is advised not to use an inkjet printer to print documents, especially those which may need to be archived or filed in an official capacity. If you do not have access to a laser printer, you can get your documents printed at any office supply or shipping store location. I also can, by request, laser print your documents for a fee. See my “Fees” page for more information.