You will need to bring a valid government -issued photo ID with your signature. It must be a current and updated ID. Some documents may require two forms of identification.
Not every document requires a witness for signing but if one is required for document signing you must let me know if you will bring your own witness or if I will need to supply the witnesses for the signing prior to the meeting.
As a matter of practice, all signers must be physically present at the time of signing and sign in the presence of the notary unless the specific notarial act is an acknowledge.
No, unless a notary is a licensed attorney, they are forbidden from acting as attorneys. They cannot legally draft documents, tell you how to fill them out, or give advice. If you have questions about what a form means you must consult an attorney.
In Tennessee, a notary cannot certify copies of vital records like birth or death certificates, or public records like court decrees or diplomas. For these documents, a request for a certified copy must come from a government agency or registrar that issued the original .



