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# What Documents Need to Be Notarized? Complete Checklist

A comprehensive list of documents that commonly require notarization, organized by category — from real estate and legal to personal and business documents.

Notarization is required for many important documents to verify the identity of the signer and deter fraud. While requirements vary by state and institution, here are the most common types of documents that need to be notarized.

## Real Estate Documents

-   **Deeds** — Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and trust deeds
-   **Mortgage and loan documents** — Promissory notes, closing disclosures
-   **Title transfers** — When buying or selling property
-   **Lease agreements** — In some states and for commercial leases
-   **Easement agreements** — Granting rights to use property

## Legal Documents

-   **Power of attorney** — Both general and durable POA
-   **Affidavits** — Sworn written statements
-   **Depositions** — Testimony under oath
-   **Court filings** — Various motions and petitions
-   **Prenuptial agreements** — Before marriage

## Estate Planning Documents

-   **Wills** — Last will and testament
-   **Living trusts** — Revocable and irrevocable trusts
-   **Healthcare directives** — Living wills and healthcare proxies
-   **Beneficiary designations** — For certain accounts and policies

## Business Documents

-   **Articles of incorporation** — Forming a new business
-   **Partnership agreements** — Business partnership terms
-   **Contracts** — Certain high-value or regulated contracts
-   **Commercial leases** — Business property agreements
-   **Corporate resolutions** — Board decisions and authorizations

## Personal Documents

-   **Vehicle title transfers** — Buying or selling a car
-   **Immigration documents** — Various USCIS forms
-   **I-9 employment verification** — Employer identity verification
-   **Travel consent letters** — For minors traveling internationally
-   **Name change petitions** — Legal name changes

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