Do Banks Notarize Documents in Portland?

The definition of a notary public, according to the National Notary Association (NNA), is “…an official of integrity appointed by state government — typically by the secretary of state — to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents.”

Many legal documents require a notary to witness the signature of an individual for important real estate transactions and transferring individual financial responsibility to another family member. You may even require a notary public for international travel. A notary public stamp signifies that the identity of the signer has been verified, or they have sworn an oath, to be a true person, and that they signed on their own free-will and are aware of what they are signing.

If a document requires notarization, there are typically signature lines with the words “notary public” phrasing indicating an oath or acknowledgement at the end of the document. If you aren’t sure, it is best to reach out to a lawyer for advice as a notary public is not authorized to divulge that information to you.

Back to the original question, in Portland, you can get documents notarized at a bank. This is often free if you are a member there. While that is great news, they are limited to a bank office and business hours. Often, a notary public is only available on certain days or times of the week at the bank.

What do you do if your family member is in a care facility, the hospital, or is at home with a broken back and needs a document, such as a Power of Attorney notarized? What if someone in a care facility has recently sold their home, and needs the Deed of Trust to be signed?

That’s where I step in. I can meet you at a place and time that is convenient to you. We are open at all hours, 6 days a week, which includes nights and weekends. Once your documents have been prepared, I will meet you in person and witness the signatures necessary to keep your life moving forward.

Ready to experience the most convenient notarization of your life? Contact me here to get scheduled today!