{"title":"RAW Notary","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1173\/7686\/files\/5D584F2A-827B-4849-A511-5FF9AC5CB26F.webp?v=1679894948\" alt=\"Centered Image\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"notarize-paperwork-dtla","title":"Notarize Paperwork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACKNOWLEDGEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn acknowledgement is used to verify the identity of a signer and to confirm that they are the actual person who signed the document.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 154, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJURAT\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA jurat is used when the signer is actually swearing to the validity of the content of a document.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are officially appointed, by the Secretary of State of California, to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official acts related to the signing of important documents. We screen\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e signers of official documents to establish their true identity, their awareness of the contents of the official transaction or document, and their willingness to sign without intimidation. 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The date must also be the same date we notarize it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLastly, please verify which type of service will be accepted by your document receiver prior to meeting with us. By law, we cannot determine (or advise) which type of document you must use. We charge our fees for notarization regardless if the document is accepted or rejected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common types of documents notarized include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortgage closing documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty deeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoan documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertain types of credit documents, such as credit reports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancial statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWills and trust deeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced directives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustody and guardianship agreements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecutorships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourt documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower of attorney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor and supplier contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticles of incorporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial leases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorandum of understanding (MOU) documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment contracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperty construction and loan agreements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese documents must be completed before a notarization is executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-service-wrapper mt-column-3 clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-service-content-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rawls Notary","offers":[{"title":"ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (per signature)","offer_id":43558624854173,"sku":"SR-NTY23040101Z01","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"JURAT (per signature)","offer_id":43558624886941,"sku":"SR-NTY23040101Z02","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1173\/7686\/products\/Notary_4d7ee7eb-cd37-4746-b305-5e95ecaef836.png?v=1768594520"},{"product_id":"powers-of-attorney-dtla","title":"Powers Of Attorney","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are officially appointed, by the Secretary of State of California, to serve the public in performing and certifying true copies of a Power Of Attorney. For copies, we screen\u003cspan\u003e the original Power Of Attorney and execute an exact copy that will be considered to hold the same authority as the original and may be used to the same effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur service fee for a routine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertified Copy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis $15 per copy plus a $5 administration fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease make sure the original Power Of Attorney is presented for copying. We do not certify copies of a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also can create an original Power Of Attorney for you. 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A medical PoA is “springing” because it only activates if you can no longer make medical decisions for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA power of attorney, in California, is a legal document that allows you (the “principal”) to appoint another person (called an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to make medical or financial decisions on your behalf. 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