Acknowledgement Notarization Services

In notary terms, an acknowledgement is a formal declaration made by an individual before a notary public, confirming that they have willingly signed a document and that the signature is their own. The signer must personally appear before the notary, provide proper identification, and acknowledge their signature for the notarization to be valid. Acknowledgements are commonly required for real estate deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, and other legal documents in the HEB area.

In Hurst, Euless, and Bedford, our acknowledgement notarization service costs $10 per document signature. For our mobile notary service where we come to your location, there are no additional travel fees for locations within the HEB area. We also offer after-hours service (evenings and weekends) for an additional $25 fee. Payment can be made via credit card, debit card, or mobile payment apps.

The key difference between an acknowledgement and a jurat is the oath or affirmation requirement. An acknowledgement simply verifies that the person signing the document is who they claim to be and that they signed willingly. A jurat, however, requires the signer to swear or affirm under oath that the contents of the document are true and correct. Additionally, with an acknowledgement, the document may have been signed previously, while with a jurat, the document must be signed in the notary’s presence.

For an acknowledgement in Texas, you have two options: 1) You can sign the document before meeting with the notary and then acknowledge to the notary that the signature is yours, or 2) You can sign the document in the notary’s presence. In either case, you must personally appear before the notary and present valid identification. Our mobile notaries in the HEB area can accommodate either approach, though we recommend signing in our presence when possible to avoid any issues.

In Texas, documents that typically require acknowledgement notarization include: 1) Real estate deeds and property transfers, 2) Mortgages and deeds of trust, 3) Powers of attorney, 4) Certain affidavits, 5) Contracts for the sale of land, 6) Lease agreements, 7) Property liens, 8) Certain business documents, and 9) Estate planning documents. Our mobile notaries in Hurst, Euless, and Bedford are experienced with all these document types and can properly notarize them according to Texas state requirements.

Yes! We offer weekend acknowledgement notarization throughout Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. Our mobile notaries are available on Saturdays during regular business hours (9am-7pm) and can be scheduled for Sundays with advance notice for an additional after-hours fee of $25. This service is especially valuable for busy professionals, real estate closings that fall on weekends, or any urgent notarization needs outside of standard business hours.

In Texas, for acknowledgement notarization, you must present a government-issued photo identification that includes your signature. Acceptable forms of ID include: 1) Texas driver’s license or ID card, 2) U.S. passport or passport card, 3) U.S. military ID, 4) Permanent resident card or alien registration receipt card, or 5) Foreign passport with appropriate visa if required. Our HEB mobile notaries are trained to properly verify identification according to Texas law to prevent fraud and ensure proper notarization.