Notary FAQs

A notary is a publicly commissioned official who acts as an impartial witness during the signing of legal documents.  The primary purpose of a notary is to prevent fraud. Common instances requiring a notary's services include real estate deeds, affidavits, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Examples of documents that may require notarization include:

Power of Attorney

Bill of Sale

Letter for Towing Company

Trusts and Wills

Affidavits

Letters of Verification

Loan Documents

Escrow Documents

Real Estate Closings

Financial Documents

Structured Settlements

Last Will and Testaments (Legal Forms)

Deeds or Property Transfers

Advanced Health Care Directive

Medical Power of Attorney

Financial Power of Attorney

Medical Forms and Documents

Copy Certifications

I9 Verifications

Marriage Certificate Apostille

FBI Background Check Apostille

We offer mobile notary services to locations such as:

Residences

Businesses

Hotels

Airports

Hospitals

Nursing Care Facilities

Any discrete location of the client’s choice

At World Class Notary, we have acknowledged the increasing demand for foreign language notarization and are delighted to introduce our professional translation service. While our core services have always been available in English and Spanish, our foreign language notarization now extends to live translations in German, French, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic, and Slovakian. Our repertoire of languages continues to expand, and we encourage clients to contact us if their desired language is not listed, as we consistently update our offerings.

Our commitment to excellence, confidentiality, and professionalism remains steadfast, as we strive to make notarization accessible, dismantling language barriers one translation at a time.

Indeed, each of our notaries has completed the requisite processes and training, receiving official commissioning from the State of Hawaii. This ensures their thorough understanding of the legal requirements and standards mandated by the state, ensuring the authenticity and legality of the notarial acts they undertake. With a team of notaries commissioned in Hawaii, we can confidently offer a diverse range of notarial services that strictly adhere to the state's regulations and best practices. You can be assured that your documents are in capable and qualified hands.

A notarial act refers to the official procedure or duty authorized for execution by a notary public. Typically, documents presented for notarization include a designated section known as the notary block, which contains the appropriate language indicating the type of notarial act required. At World Class Notary, we can modify your notary block to align with the correct Hawaii state-specific format.

It's crucial to note that incorrect notarizations are a leading cause for the rejection of Hawaii apostilles. If your intent is to get a document notarized for an apostille, we highly recommend checking out our blog on the topic to ensure you're well-informed.

Certainly! We can not only help you notarize the travel authorization for your minor child but also provide you with a personalized travel authorization letter without any extra charges. For more in-depth information on this subject, we suggest perusing our informative blog post on minor travel authorization documents. Have a safe journey!

Certainly! In cases of urgency or for notarizations needed outside regular hours, including holidays, we offer an optional Priority-RUSH service. For immediate support during after-hours emergencies, you can contact our on-call notary by dialing our business line at (808) 489-6900.

Certainly! Thanks to the principle of reciprocity, a document notarized by a Hawaii notary is generally accepted in all other U.S. states and territories. This cross-state recognition is rooted in the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which mandates that states honor the "public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state."

However, it's crucial to understand that while the notarization itself is recognized, the purpose or use of the document may be subject to the specific laws and regulations of the receiving state. Therefore, it's advisable to verify with the intended recipient or the relevant authority in the other state to ensure your notarized document complies with all necessary criteria.

Should you have any concerns regarding the acceptance of your Hawaii-notarized document in another state, feel free to contact us for guidance.