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50 Hour Affidavit Form required by the State of Ohio Department of Transportation

The The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Motor vehicles now requires student drivers to produce a driving record - 50 Hour Affidavit form to be filled out and notarized prior to turning it into the DMV. Be prepared this summer with your teenage drivers. The BMV 50-Hour Affidavit and BMV 24-Hour Affidavit are forms required by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, most commonly for teen or new drivers applying for a driver’s license. These affidavits confirm that

Jun 92 min read

How to assess if your loved one has capacity to sign legal documents.

How can we help? This issue of creating new legal estate planning documents or updating them comes up when loved ones start to notice problems with parents & loved ones. We examine the question of whether an elder has the capacity to sign any legal paperwork. Memory loss usually shows up first and many family members dismiss it as “just getting old”. But memory loss is not a a normal part of aging. It is an early warning sign of cognitive impairment. In many cases, this “mi

May 24 min read

Minor/Child Travel Authorization Forms: Vacation season is here, be prepared

Importance of a Travel Consent Form for Minors The primary importance of a travel consent form for minors lies in its ability to establish clear lines of authority and during a child’s travel. It is an essential safeguard against unauthorized travel and ensures that the accompanying adult has the legal right to make decisions on behalf of the minor. This is particularly important in emergencies where quick decision-making is required. Furthermore, many countries have stringen

Apr 283 min read

The importance of verifying Identity in a Notarization

When you need a document notarized, you will be required to present valid identification to the notary. The notary will examine the identification to ensure that it is genuine and that it matches the person signing the document. In some instances, the notary may also take additional steps to verify your identity, such as asking you to sign a notarial journal or taking a fingerprint. These extra steps further assure that the person signing the document is indeed who they clai

Apr 111 min read

We are happy to announce that we have expanded! Satellite office located in Columbus OH area.

We have expanded! Sharp Seal Notary is happy to announce our newest office opening! Still a local, family owned & operated business. We are so excited to serve our South County/Columbus OH and surrounding clients & Westerville, OH areas. Mobile or in office notary services. Apostille facilitation, I-9 Form Verification, Mortgage/Loan Signing/Notary, Estate Planning Notarizations, & Courier Services. As always appointment is required to guarantee that a notary is availa

Apr 111 min read

Loan Signing - Notary Role in this important process.

Mortgage & Loan Signing Services 24 Years experience as a notary & our company knows the difference between State of Ohio & Michigan regulatory requirements and industry-created practices that are treated as law. As a Michigan & Ohio Commissioned Notary Public, I learned that what some industries are asking notaries to do are actually illegal. Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL). A lot of what signing services tell notaries is supposedly "required" at closing is not requir

Dec 27, 20255 min read

We offer free notarizations for our Active duty military & veterans 11th of every month!

We love our veterans and active duty military members! Thank you for your sacrifices & service. Sharp Seal Notary offers free document notarizations for our active military & veterans. 11th of every month from 11:00 am -1:00 pm, in office . Appointments are required, as we travel to clients & may not be in office without a pre-scheduled appointment. Please bring a valid, unexpired Military or VA ID or DD214 with you. 1 free document per person each month. Call or text

Dec 8, 20251 min read

I -9 Forms

1-9 Forms - We can help! Form I-9 is the federal document every U.S. employer must complete for new hires to verify their identity and work authorization. The E-Verify system is an electronic program (mandatory for some, voluntary for others) that checks the Form I-9 details against government databases. The Employment Eligibility Verification form, also known as Form I-9, is a form that the US government requires for each employee. Form I-9 and its supporting documentation

Dec 3, 20251 min read

Toledo Office Grand Opening!

Doorbell on left for entry. We are now open for business in our new office! We would love to meet you. Located at: 3740 W. Alexis Road Toledo, OH 43623 Inside Compassion at Calvary Church Ring marked doorbell on left. Use South East Entrance (Offices) - #110, first door on left. Please call or text to set an appointment for office notarizations. We travel to the client, so we may not be in office without a prescheduled appointment. S.E. Door Closest to Road. Ring door

Nov 10, 20251 min read

The importance of Hospital Notary Services

Effortless Legal Document Notarization During Your Hospital Stay At Sharp Seal Notary, LLC, we offer convenient notary services to patients and their families within the hospital setting. As a hospital notary, we understand the importance of having important legal documents signed and notarized just right in time. Thus, our services are provided on-site at the hospital. Our service can make it easier for you to complete your legal paperwork while you focus on your health or y

Oct 21, 202510 min read