These short guides help you prepare for common notary requests. They explain what to ask the receiving organization, what to bring, and what the notary can—and cannot—do.
Passports and family travel
- Form DS-3053 — current timing, identification-copy, signing, and electronic-notarization details for a child’s U.S. passport application.
- Child travel consent letter — questions to ask the airline, destination country, and other parent or guardian before notarization.
Statements and translations
- Affidavits and sworn statements — how a jurat, oath, or affirmation usually fits into the process.
- Translator affidavit or certification — what the translator states and what the notary actually verifies.
Planning and authority documents
- Power of attorney — why the form, witnesses, certificate, and recipient’s instructions should be settled before the appointment.
- New York Health Care Proxy — the official form generally calls for two adult witnesses rather than notarization.
These pages explain procedure, not which form or legal arrangement is right for you. For that decision, ask the receiving organization, the document preparer, or a licensed attorney.