Driving accidents in Jacksonville have been increasing to a fault with each passing year. If you are a victim of drunk driving and are looking forward to suing the driver, make sure to have all your necessary documents ready before getting a DUI attorney.

Notarized Documents

What are they? They’re files or papers that have been accredited and certified by a notary public. A notary is a public official who verifies the authenticity of signatures to particular documents, and the identities of the people signing the papers. The document is then marked by stamping a seal on the paper. Notaries ensure the legitimacy of a report.

 

• Verification of Identity

 

This requires valid identification from the person signing the document. These documents, including the ID’s shown, will also be recorded.

 

• Willing Signers

 

Notaries will make sure everyone who signs is of free will and not of coercion. If they suspect, they will refuse to notarize the document.

 

• Capable of Sound Decisions

 

The signer must not have impairments in mental cognition. If the notary observes the individual being medicated or intoxicated, the document will not be notarized.

How to get a Notarized Document

Visit a public attorney’s office or any lawyer of your comfort and follow these simple steps:

 

• Official Identification

 

Bring valid IDs with you such as a driver’s license, a school ID, passport, or any other government-issued ID. They notary will need these for official identification. If they are doubtful of your identity, they will simply refuse to notarize your documents.

 

• Wait to Sign

 

Don’t sign the documents ahead of time. The notary will need to see you sign it for validation and evidence personally. If not, they might suspect you of being a fraud and assume you had your documents signed by someone else.

 

• Fees

 

Even if it’s just getting your papers validated by a stamp of the official seal, you still need to pay a modest fee to notaries. They won’t be able to operate, keep records, and catch up when the laws change if they won’t have income. If you’re looking to spend less, I suggest visiting a public attorney’s office.

Once you’ve done the mentioned steps, you’re ready for filing the case. Have the approval of your Jacksonville DUI attorney and bring yourself the justice you deserve.

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