Professional Notary Services

in Durham, and Wake County, North Carolina for Our Community.

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 NOTARY SERVICES

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GENERAL & E NOTARY

Our notary services are efficient, straightforward, and customized to fit your needs. Appointments usually last only 10 to 15 minutes, and we are happy to meet you at your preferred location, be it your home, office, or another venue that suits your timetable.

Common Types of Documents:

  • Contracts

  • Affidavits

  • Minor Consent Forms

  • Acknowledgements

  • Applications

  • Vehicle Title Transfer

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ESTATE PLANNING

TAO specializes in notarizing estate planning documents efficiently and error-free, providing reliable witnesses to simplify your experience.

We provide services with genuine compassion and empathy, particularly for individuals in hospice care or those encountering urgent circumstances.

Common Types of Documents:

  • Trusts

  • Last Will and Testament

  • Healthcare Power of Attorney

  • Durable Power of Attorney

  • HIPAA Authorization

  • Living Will

Where We Travel:

  • Hospitals

  • Assisted Living Facilities

  • Senior Living Communities

  • Private Residences

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APOSTILLE

Let us facilitate the authentication of documents for international use, ensuring they are recognized and accepted by foreign governments. This service provides a certificate, known as an apostille, which verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on a document, simplifying the process for individuals and businesses engaging in international transactions that have signed an international agreement called the Hague Convention. .

Common Types of Documents:

  • Birth Certificates

  • Marriage Certificates

  • Statements of Marital Status

  • Articles of Incorporation

  • Corporate Bylaws

  • Certificates of Merger

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Patent Applications

  • Trademarks

  • Diplomas

  • School Transcripts

  • Deeds and Assignments of Interest

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AUTHENTICATION/AUTHORITY

Let us facilitate the authentication of documents in state use, ensuring they are recognized and accepted. This service provides a certificate, known as an authentication or authority which verifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on a document, simplifying the process for individuals and businesses engaging in international transaction who have not signed an international agreement called the Hague Convention.

Common Types of Documents:

  • Birth Certificates

  • Marriage Certificates

  • Statements of Marital Status

  • Articles of Incorporation

  • Corporate Bylaws

  • Certificates of Merger

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Patent Applications

  • Trademarks

  • Diplomas

  • School Transcripts

  • Deeds and Assignments of Interest

DISCLAIMER

We are not a licensed attorney to practice law in the state of North ​Carolina and may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.

FAQs

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General Notary/ENotary

  • Yes, we can accommodate same-day appointments. Please reach out to us or book online promptly to schedule and confirm your availability.

  • To schedule our services, you may reach out to us directly through text, phone call, or email. You can also utilize our user-friendly online calendar for booking.

  • A standard notary appointment varies based on the volume and complexity of the documents involved. Typically, it lasts around 15 to 30 minutes.

  • Yes, we can notarize documents in languages other than English; however, it is important to note that the notary section must be in English.

  • We accept payments via cash, check, credit/debit cards, and electronic payments such as Cashapp, and Apple/Samsung/Google Pay.

  • We accept government-issued identification, including a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID, provided they are current and valid. *Please Note: We cannot accept the newer military ID cards for notarization, as these do not feature a visible signature, which is necessary for identity verification under North Carolina notary laws.Note: We cannot accept the newer military ID cards for notarization, as these do not feature a visible signature, which is necessary.

  • Yes! We notarize documents for use nationwide, as long as they comply with North Carolina notary laws.

Apostille/Authentications/Authority

  • No, we can’t authenticate an out-of-state document, only North Carolina.

  • We can only authenticate it if you also give us a certified or notarized copy of the document in English. As of late 2024 and as a result of problems internationally, the English translation now must have a wet/original signature.

  • No, we look to signatures of record for state officials when authenticating documents. This office does not have official signatures prior to the year 2000. The official signature certifying the document has to be from April 2000 or later.

  • Yes, documents may be directed on to a third party as a convenience but a pre-paid envelope must be an added on service. If not, any documents received without will be delivered by regular mail to a United States address.

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