HomeMy WebLinkAboutFAQ Notary ServicesDo I need an appointment? Yes. To ensure notary availability and if multiple documents require notarization.
Appointments cannot exceed 30-minutes. To request an appointment, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 970-577-
4777 or email townclerk@estes.org.
Does the Town provide notary services?
Yes, the Town offers notaries for oaths and affirmations,
acknowledgments, signature witnessing, and copy
certificates. The Notary Public may decline to provide
notary services at their sole discretion.
The Town does not perform notary services for:
• Documents obtained from a Clerk and Recorder,
the Secretary of State, State Archives, or an Office
of Vital Records (i.e., marriage licenses, birth
certificates, etc.).
• Documents which grant power, access, or
ownership to the Town without review by either
the Town Attorney or Town Clerk.
• Election-related materials.
• Documents including estate planning, real estate
transactions, foreign bank accounts, etc. Are there fees for notary services?
• Residents of the Park R-3 School District: first
notary per visit at no charge. Any subsequent
notarized document in the same visit will incur a
$5 fee per document (stamp)
• Non-Residents: $5 fee per document (stamp).
• Copies (excluding copies for certified copy
notarization): $0.25 per page.
What if my document requires witnesses?
If a document requires witnesses, the customer must
provide them at the time of the notary. Can a Notary Public notarize a document in a foreign language?
Only if that Notary Public is proficient in the foreign
language. At this time, the Town is only able to provide
notary services for documents in English. Can a Notary Public provide legal advice?
No. Does the Town offer virtual or electronic notary services?
No. All notaries must be completed in-person, with
appropriate ID. What do I need to bring to my notary appointment?
The unsigned document, photo ID, and witnesses if
needed. Where else in Town can I get a notary?
The UPS Store, 453 E. Wonderview Ave, 970-586-1954
(subject to change)
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