Letter or affidavit
For a letter, the notary witnesses your signature and completes an acknowledgment. For an affidavit, you swear or affirm the statement is true, which is a jurat. Ask the requesting office which wording they want.
We can't write the letter for you or advise you on what to say.
What to bring
The finished letter, unsigned, and a government photo ID. Bring any instruction sheet from the school or agency so we can match the wording they require.
Quick scheduling
Many of these come up with a deadline. Call the desk for the earliest slot, including evenings and weekends. We're based in Cranford and send mobile notaries to homes, offices and care facilities in Union and Middlesex counties, including Cranford, Westfield, Elizabeth, Edison and Woodbridge. For other counties, tell us the address and we'll confirm availability before you book.
Common questions
Can you write the letter?
No. A notary can't draft documents or give legal advice. We notarize the signature.
What's the difference between a letter and an affidavit?
An affidavit is sworn to be true. A signed letter is only acknowledged. The requester tells you which one they need.
Can this be done on video?
Often yes, with remote online notarization, when the receiving party accepts it.
This page is general information, not legal advice. A notary can't draft documents or advise you on their contents. Ask your attorney or the office requesting the document what you need.