Typically preformed on documents which control or convey ownership of valuable assets. Such documents include real property deeds, powers of attorney and trusts.

The purpose of an acknowledgment is for the signer, to declare that he or she has willingly signed a document.

Typically performed on evidentiary documents which are critical to the operation of the U.S. justice system. Such documents include affidavits, depositions and interrogatories.

The purpose of a jurat is for the signer to swear under oath or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of a document.

Performed to confirm that a reproduction of an original document is true, exact and complete.

*California statue specifes that a Notary Public may only certify copies of Powers of Attorney.