# Notary Services

### You need to notarize your estate plan — We can help.

Signing, witnessing, and notarizing your estate plan is a crucial step, but planning the logistics can be a headache. Trust & Will makes this step easy through our trusted partners.

That’s why we’ve partnered with a service who can help you navigate the process from the comfort of your home.

_$160-$200, depending on your plan type_

#### Make it count.

- Help ensure your documents are legally valid — no guesswork, no missed steps.
- Work with experts to avoid costly mistakes and secure your legacy.

#### Skip the hassle.

- Pick a date, time, and location that works best for you
- One of our notary partners will come to you with two witnesses provided.

### How It Works

Create your legally valid estate plan in just three simple steps.

### Create your plan

It’s easy to create your Will or Trust Plan through our intelligent online platform. Make an account and we’ll guide you through a series of questions which result in your legally-valid, state-specific estate plan.

### Schedule your signing ceremony.

Finding a notary, gathering your witnesses, and coordinating an appointment can be a hassle. We make this step easier through our notary partners. Log in to your Trust & Will account to view your options.

### Sign, witness, and notarize.

Properly sign your documents in the presence of your witnesses and notary. After your witnesses also sign, the notary will provide their signature and seal. Then, safely store your documents for safekeeping.

### The Details

## Don’t skip this critical step.

There are some serious, unintended consequences that could happen if your documents aren’t signed, witnessed, and notarized properly:

- Probate Court Battles
- Disinherited Loved Ones
- Tax Implications
- Emotional Strain on Families

Notarization is the act of authenticating and certifying documents so there’s no question about them being fraudulent.

## What is the signing ceremony & why is it important?

The signing ceremony is a formal process that brings your estate planning documents into a final, legally binding form.

- Guarantee, legally, that you are who you say you are.
- Certify that you aren’t being forced or manipulated into signing your documents.
- Have peace of mind knowing that your documents are legally valid and enforceable thereafter.

The signing ceremony typically requires your signature, two witness signatures, and notarization by a notary public. These requirements can vary by state, so be sure to check your state's signing ceremony requirements.

### Get Started

## Don’t have a Trust & Will estate plan yet?

Trust & Will is on a mission to make estate planning as easy, affordable, and convenient as possible. Our mobile notary partnership is just one of many we have in place with this goal in mind. You can start creating your Will or Trust in just a few clicks. Compare plans now to see which one is right for you.

### FAQs

## Common questions.

### What does "notarized" mean?

Notarization is the act of authenticating and certifying documents so there’s no question about them being fraudulent. Often referred to as a _notarial act_, notarizations happen in three steps. A Notary public officially witnesses the signing, identifies the signers and then seals the document.

### How does notarization work?

Notarization is typically a straightforward process. You will bring the document(s) you need notarized to a notary public. They will usually have you sign it while they witness and then verify your ID to ensure the signature is valid and you're the correct signer. After that, the document is notarized with a stamp and includes the notary’s signature and the date. Note that not all notary publics will notarize estate planning documents, so be sure to verify that they will do so when you make your appointment.

### When would you need notarization?

There are a number of documents that may need notarization to be valid. Most often, these are legal forms of some type. You may need to get a document notarized if you’re:

- Creating a Will
- Establishing an Advanced Directive
- Writing your Trust
- Appointing an Executor
- Naming a Guardian
- Enacting a Power of Attorney (POA)
- Filing custody agreements
- Transferring a deed to your Trust

### Does every page in a document need to be signed, witnessed, and notarized?

If you’re notarizing a multi-page document, you do not need to notarize every single page. Instead, an embossed seal can be used on each page to prevent any portions of the document from being swapped out after the signing. Your Trust & Will plan will include instructions that point to the page(s) that need to be signed, witnessed, and notarized.