Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a Notary Public?

 “A  Notary Public is a government officer and public servant who serves as  an impartial witness in taking acknowledgments, administering oaths and  affirmations, and performs other acts authorized by state law.”   [National Notary Association]

Cost of Notarizations

Fees for notarizations are regulated by the State of Maryland

Acceptable Identification  

The signer/client will need to present primary identification at the introduction of the signing.  Acceptable identification includes, a current, unexpired driver's license, state identification card or passport.

What is a Notary Registry?

A notary registry is a record of all notarial acts performed by a notary public.  The State of Maryland (law) requires that a notary record every official act performed in a registry (journal).  The registry can be in form of a paper or electronic journal.

Can a Notary Certify the Authenticity  of a Document?

 A notary in the State of Maryland does not have the power to certify the  authenticity of any document – official or unofficial – other than the  notary’s registry.   For example, a notary cannot notarize a passport,  birth certificate, school transcript, or other document.  (Maryland Secretary of State)

Privacy and Personal Information

 As  Notary Publics and Notary Signing Agent, Glen Notary Services takes  precautionary steps to protect our client's private information. Every  client/individual has the right to have his/her private information  protected when given to another party. We are committed to upholding the  mandates of the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act.  Personal information that is  recorded by Glen Notary Services is protected and treated with the highest  security possible. 

Providing Legal Advice and Preparing Legal Documents

We are not attorneys and therefore by law  we cannot: 

 -  provide legal explanations or interpretations regarding the contents of any document.

 -  prepare legal documents, including notarial certificates