06/02/2026
We get this question a lot!
The role of a notary is to serve as an impartial witness and help protect the public from fraud. Notaries perform several critical functions, including:
✅ Verifying the identity of signers
✅ Confirming that individuals are signing willingly and voluntarily
✅ Assessing whether signers appear aware of what they are signing
✅ Administering oaths and affirmations
✅ Witnessing signatures on important documents
✅ Completing notarial certificates as required by law
✅ Helping deter fraud and forgery
✅ Providing an additional layer of trust and authenticity to signed documents
Notaries do not determine the truthfulness of a document's contents, provide legal advice or decide whether an agreement is fair.
In our roles, we need to adhere to every step of the notarial ceremony set by the state to help ensure the integrity of the signing.
Every notarization that we perform helps promote trust, accountability, and confidence and important personal, legal and business matters.
We look forward to signing with you soon 🔏
SSK Notary Services, LLC
What does a notary actually do? 🖊️
Many people think a notary's job is simply to stamp documents.
In reality, notaries verify identity, witness signatures, administer oaths, and help deter fraud.
A notary's role is to help ensure important documents are signed properly and willingly.