Rusty Provides Local Costilla County Notary Services
After having to make the round trip to Alamosa for notary services, the question came up, "Why shouldn't Costilla County have a notary public service that is more convenient?".
Details for each type of notary service.
Unsworn statements that the principals (persons) acknowledge in front of the notary that they previously signed a document. This is common in real estate transactions. Acknowledments are also used in cases of improper previous notarizations.
Oaths are sworn to a deity in the presence of the notary. You will be asked to raise your hand and swear to your god that your statements are true.
You will swear under penalty of perjury that your statements are true. No religious connection is necessary.
Signatures must be performed in front of the notary, normal identification measures are taken*, and a specialized jurat is issued.
Part of the Oath and Affirmation processes, jurats are a certification by the notary that the principal signer was present before the notary public on a certain date, and they swore or affirmed the contents of the document.
We will make an exact and true copy of your document, within legal limits. Copies of driver's licenses, passports, college diplomas, and some other documents are permitted. Colorado birth and death certificates must be obtained from the state, also divorcee decrees and Secretary of State documents.
After having to make the round trip to Alamosa for notary services, the question came up, "Why shouldn't Costilla County have a notary public service that is more convenient?".
All notary services require the same proof of identity. Acceptable documents to prove identity are; military ID, passports, driver's licenses, non-driver government issued ID, a credible (and identifiable) witness, or the notary's personal knowledge. In all cases, identifying documents must not be more than 1 year past their expiration date. All documents must be approved by the notary.
The notary is required by law to determine that the signer is competent and has the capacity to understand the significance of what they are signing. Also the notary will determine the signer is acting voluntarily and without pressure or other constraint.