The UPS Store locations offer notary services to help make life easier. Once your documents are notarized, the center will help you make any necessary copies and ship them where they need to go.
Why do documents need to be notarized?
Certain documents must be notarized in order to have legal effect. Given the inherent formal and corresponding significance of legal documents that must be notarized, state governments have deemed it necessary to enlist a trained individual to assist with their execution. A “notary public,” following his or her official appointment, performs as a quasi-public officer to attest to the proper execution of these important documents.
Types of documents that may require notarization*:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Deeds
- Contracts
- Affidavits
* Many of The UPS Store locations do not notarize I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification forms or Wills. If you need an I-9 Employment Eligibility form or Will notarized, please contact the store first before visiting the store for notary service.
Be Prepared for Your Notary Visit
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID with you when you visit your local The UPS Store center for notary services.
- Laws vary by state and some documents may require witnesses in addition to the notarization. In some cases, a notary public might not be legally allowed to also, simultaneously, act as a signature witness. Accordingly, not all locations are staffed to provide additional signature witnessing services. Check with your local store if you wish to inquire as to the availability of signature witnesses, if such a requirement is mandated by the laws of your state.
*Available at participating locations. Notary public at a The UPS Store location is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. He or she is not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.