What Is a General Notary and When Do You Need One?

Published on 29 July 2025 at 20:43

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Life is full of important documents. When those documents need to be signed, a general notary can help ensure they’re legally recognized, properly witnessed, and officially verified. At Elite Notary Signing, we provide reliable and professional general notary services across Metro Atlanta and beyond, helping individuals, families, and professionals handle critical paperwork with confidence.

What Does a General Notary Do?

A general notary public serves as an impartial witness to the signing of documents. Their role is to verify the identity of the signer, ensure they’re signing willingly, and confirm they understand the contents of the document.

Common services include:

  • Acknowledging signatures

  • Administering oaths or affirmations

  • Certifying copies of certain documents

  • Witnessing signatures on legal forms

Most Common Documents We Notarize

Our team handles a wide range of everyday documents, including:

  • Power of Attorney (POA)

  • Medical directives and advance healthcare forms

  • Affidavits

  • School documents (e.g., permission slips, residency forms)

  • I-9 Employment Verification

  • Vehicle title transfers

  • Travel consent forms for minors

  • Personal statements or sworn declarations

Who Needs General Notary Services?

If you're dealing with paperwork that requires a verified signature or official witness, chances are you’ll need a notary. We often work with:

  • Families preparing healthcare, custody, or school documents

  • Seniors managing estate plans or financial decisions

  • Professionals finalizing affidavits or job verification forms

  • Landlords & tenants for lease or rental agreement signings

  • New hires or remote workers needing I-9 verification

Mobile, On-Demand Notary Support: We Come to You

As a commissioned notary public based in Duluth, GA, we provide in-person notarization across Metro Atlanta with flexible options to fit your schedule. Elite Notary Signing makes it easy and convenient by offering mobile notary services. That means we come to your home, workplace, hospital room, or local coffee shop, wherever it’s most convenient for you. We also offer after-hours and weekend appointments by request, so you don’t have to rearrange your life for a notary stamp.

What You Need Before Your Appointment

To ensure a smooth appointment:

  • Have a valid, government-issued photo ID

  • Make sure the document is complete (but not yet signed!)

  • Know if you need witnesses, and if so, bring them unless you’ve arranged for our team to provide one

  • Bring any additional pages or instructions that came with the document

Need help figuring out what to bring? Download our free Notary Appointment Checklist to get prepared.

Ready to Book a Notary Appointment?

Whether it’s a quick signature or a detailed legal form, we’re here to help. Contact Elite Notary Signing today to schedule your general notary service—mobile, professional, and always focused on your peace of mind.

πŸ“ž Call us at 464-333-1638
πŸ“ Serving Metro Atlanta & surrounding counties
🌐 www.elite-notary.com

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