Jamie's Jurat
Oregon Notary Public & Loan Signing Agent
What is a Notary Public
Notaries are public officials who serve as a witness of the signing of important documents. A notary, or notary public, is an official of integrity appointed by state government to serve the public as an impartial witness when important documents are signed.
What is a Loan Signing Agent
A Notary Signing Agent is a Notary who has been trained to handle loan documents. Lenders and title companies hire Signing Agents as independent contractors to assist in the last step of the loan process.
What does a Notary Public do
A Notary's duty is to screen the signers of important documents for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction. Some notarizations also require the Notary to put the signer under an oath, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information contained in a document is true and correct. Property deeds, wills and powers of attorney are examples of documents that commonly require a Notary.
What does a Notary Public NOT do
A Notary is not permitted to draft legal documents nor give legal advice. A Notary can simply state the general purpose of the document and indicate where signatures or initials and dates are to be placed. ORS194.350
