Which documents get notarized
Trust agreements are often signed before a notary, and the deeds and financial forms used to fund a trust usually require a notarized signature. Your attorney will tell you which pages need it.
The notary doesn't review the contents of the trust or advise on how it works.
How to prepare
Get the complete signing set from your attorney and don't sign anything early. Each signer needs a government photo ID. If the set includes a deed, the legal description must already be in it.
If witnesses are required, tell us in advance so we can bring them.
At your home or office
We're based in Cranford and send mobile notaries to homes, offices and care facilities in Union and Middlesex counties, including Cranford, Westfield, Elizabeth, Edison and Woodbridge. For other counties, tell us the address and we'll confirm availability before you book.
We can also scan the signed set and send it to your attorney the same day.
Common questions
Is a certification of trust the same as the trust?
No. It's a short summary that lets a bank or title company rely on the trust without seeing the whole agreement. It's commonly notarized.
Can you notarize at my attorney's office?
Yes, and we can also come to your home. Tell us the address and the number of signers.
How long does a trust signing take?
Plan for 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of documents and signers.
This page is general information, not legal advice. A notary can't draft documents or advise you on their contents. Ask your attorney or the office requesting the document what you need.