A Notary Public is a state-appointed official authorized to act as an impartial witness in the signing of important documents. They verify the identity of signers and ensure that they are signing willingly and knowingly.

Notaries can notarize a wide range of documents, including legal agreements, real estate transactions, wills, power of attorney forms, and more. However, they cannot notarize wills or documents that they have a personal interest in.

Notaries typically require signers to present government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport. They may also use credible identifying witnesses if the signer lacks proper ID.

No, notaries cannot provide legal advice or draft legal documents. They can only witness and notarize signatures. If you need legal advice, consult an attorney.

Generally, a notarization is valid as long as the document is in effect. However, some documents may have expiration dates specified within them, so it's essential to check the document's requirements.

Notaries can provide an acknowledgment, which is a formal declaration by a person that they have signed a document voluntarily and that the signature is their own.

A jurat is a notarial act in which a notary certifies that the signer has taken an oath or made an affirmation that the contents of the document are true.