If I get my document "stamped" by a Notary Public, it turns into a legal document, right?

No, this is a common myth. A notary’s stamp or seal is not going to make your document

legal or enforceable, whether it’s a Separation Agreement or a Will.

A notary will simply add a layer of authentication and verification. Notarization of a document does not confirm the accuracy or validity of the contents of a document and it is the responsibility of the person signing the document to ensure its accuracy.

The role of a notary public is to verify the identity of those signing the documents, to administer oaths or take affidavits, and to certify and attest a true copy of a document.

If you have questions about making a document legally binding, please contact us.