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Offering reliable witness services is essential to ensure the accuracy and credibility of your important documents. Our team at Caring Notary provides thorough witness services throughout Oakland, CA, assisting clients with legal and personal paperwork by verifying signatures and identities. We understand how critical these services are in preventing disputes and safeguarding your interests. By choosing our witness services, you can have confidence that all notarizations are handled with professionalism and attention to detail. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience dependable service for every document need.

Who is Caring Notary?

Caring Notary is run by Father River Damien Sims, who received his Doctor of Ministry Degree in Social Justice

 in 2017 from Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


Consecrated as the Bishop of the Society of Franciscan Worker in 2007,

Father Sims travels for those who need notary services to come to them.


Caring Notary is dedicated to being:

Reliable
Professional
Honest

What Caring Notary Can Do

Signature Witness

We ensure that the signers of important documents give their signatures without duress or coercion.

Signature Authentication

We verify the authenticity of signers of significant documents, as well as their understanding of the document's contents.

Oath Administration

We are able to administer oaths, so that the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information contained in a document is true and correct.

Acknowledgements

We provide certificates of acknowledgment to show that a formal oral declaration took place.

Affidavits

We verify written statements so that they are admissible in court.

Copy Certification

We can assist you in making verified copies of your official documents.

Commonly Notarized Documents

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Advanced Directives
  • Executorships
  • Custody Agreements
  • Guardianship Agreements
  • Power of Attorney 
  • Court Documents
  • Acknowledgements
  • Bank Transfer Service Forms
  • Minor Medical Authorization
  • Motor Vehicle Bills of Sale

Where Can I Find Reliable Witness Services in Oakland?

Handling important documents can often feel overwhelming, which is why our witness services are designed to bring ease and professionalism to every step. Serving the Oakland, CA area, we understand that reliable witness services are crucial for ensuring legal documents are properly authenticated and signed. Our team is dedicated to providing prompt and trustworthy witness services that give you confidence in the legitimacy of your paperwork. With experience and care at the forefront, our witness services blend convenience with security, so you never have to worry about the validity of your signatures. Choose us for witness services that prioritize your peace of mind and help you navigate important legal processes smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What Can Caring Notary NOT do?

    Notaries are responsible for identifying the signers of important documents and preventing fraud, which means they are able to provide services for a wide range of documents in a variety of situations. However, there are some things a notary cannot do. These include: 


    Endorsing advertisements. Notaries are not allowed to use their seal or official title in advertisements to promote a product, contest, or person. Not only do certain states make it illegal to use a Notary seal and commission for anything other than permitted notarizations, but people who see the commercial may mistakenly believe it is government-approved because a Notary is involved, which is simply not the case.


    Offering unauthorized legal advice. Many people believe that Notaries are legal experts who can address their concerns regarding the legal implications of their signatures, clarify how to complete a document, and help signers select the form of notarization they need. While it can be innocuous to assist a signer with these queries, the statute only allows a licensed solicitor or another certified legal professional to offer this information — Notaries are not allowed to do so. If a non-attorney mistakenly gives a signer incorrect facts, resulting in the signer's document being refused, the non-attorney may be found responsible for certain damages as well as other penalties.

  • What forms of ID can I use?

    According to the 2018 Notary Public Handbook of California, identification documents include: 

    1. There is reasonable reliance on any one of the following forms of identification, provided

    it is current or was issued within 5 years:

    a. An identification card or driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor

    Vehicles;

    b. A United States passport;

    c. An inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections and

    Rehabilitation, if the inmate is in custody in California state prison;

    d. Any form of inmate identification issued by a sheriff’s department, if the inmate is in

    custody in a local detention facility; or

    2. There is reasonable reliance on any one of the following forms of identification, provided

    that it also contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an

    identifying number:

    (a) A valid consular identification document issued by a consulate from the applicant’s country

    of citizenship, or a valid passport from the applicant’s country of citizenship;

    (b) A driver’s license issued by another state or by a Canadian or Mexican public agency

    authorized to issue driver’s licenses;

    (c) An identification card issued by another state;

    (d) A United States military identification card (caution: current military identification cards

    might not contain all the required information);

    (e) An employee identification card issued by an agency or office of the State of California,

    or an agency or office of a city, county, or city and county in California.

    (f) An identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government


    Read the handbook here. 

  • What is the best way to contact Caring Notary?

    If you are in need of our notary services, feel free to send us a direct message using the convenient contact form on either the "Contact Us" page or the "Get Started" button. If you would prefer to give us a call, we are available by phone at (415) 305-2124. We look forward to hearing from you!