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Although some mail center stores and banks offer notary public services, these will have limited hours. As a mobile notary public, Available Notary Services has extended hours of service to assist during evenings, weekends and holidays and saves you time by meeting at a location convenient for you. A travel fee of $.67/mile will be requested in advance.
Authorized Duties of a Notary Public in Utah
There are two primary responsibilities of general Notaries Public:
1. Validate the signer’s identity and
2. Confirm the signer’s willingness and awareness to sign the document.
Although some mail center stores and banks offer notary public services, these will have limited hours. As a mobile notary public, Available Notary Services has extended hours of service to assist during evenings, weekends and holidays and saves you time by meeting at a location convenient for you. A travel fee of $.67/mile will be requested in advance.
Authorized Duties of a Notary Public in Utah
There are two primary responsibilities of general Notaries Public:
1. Validate the signer’s identity and
2. Confirm the signer’s willingness and awareness to sign the document.
Commonly Notarized Documents
- Oaths and Affirmations
- Articles of Incorporation
- Verification of Identity
- Temporary Guardianship
- Documents of Trust
Commonly Notarized Documents
- Oaths and Affirmations
- Articles of Incorporation
- Verification of Identity
- Temporary Guardianship
- Documents of Trust
A power of attorney is a useful legal instrument for delegating financial responsibilities to another individual, bypassing the need for complicated alternatives (such as trusts or court-appointed guardians or conservators) which reduce the person’s decision-making power. A power of attorney document must be signed by the principal before a notary public. (Source: Utah State Courts) (utcourts.gov)
A self-proving will in Utah is a will that has been signed by the testator and witnesses in front of a notary public, which makes the will’s signatures authentic. This allows the court to speed up probate by accepting the will without contacting the witnesses. (Source: Utah State Legislature) (le.utah.gov)
A living will is a type of advance directive that outlines your health care wishes for medical care if you become seriously ill or permanently unconscious and cannot make these decisions on your own. A will in Utah does not need to be notarized to be legal and enforceable. However, it does need to be signed by at least two witnesses. (Source: National Institute on Aging)
An estate planning tool called a living trust enables you to determine how your assets will be distributed upon your death. With certain living trusts, you can transfer various assets without losing control and retain the ability to amend or cancel the trust while alive. It must be signed in front of a notary public. (Source: National Council on Aging) (ncoa.org/adviser/estate-planning/) and (Nolo.com)
There may be a time when you are unable to make your own healthcare choices. Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process for you to plan for future healthcare situations, including who will make choices for you if you are unable.
An Advanced Medical Directive must be signed by two adult witnesses or a notary public. If you can’t physically sign your document, the notary or the person who signs it for you cannot be a witness. If you use witnesses instead of a notary, one of the witnesses cannot be your spouse or relative. (Source:UCOA) (utahaging.org)