How do witnesses work at a notary signing?
Some documents need more than a notary's seal — they also need one or two adult witnesses who watch the signer sign and then sign themselves. Whether yours does is stated on the document itself or by whoever is asking for it, so check there first (a notary can't make that call for you — it's a legal question).
What we can do is make the witness part easy:
Tell us when you book
If your document calls for witnesses and you have willing adults available, great — they just need to be present at the appointment. If you don't, say so and we'll bring vetted witnesses with us. This is one of the most common requests we get for wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
Witnesses watch, then sign
At the appointment, witnesses do exactly what the name says: they watch the signer sign willingly, then add their own signatures where the document provides for them. It takes minutes.
For online sessions, plan ahead
Witnessing rules for remote online notarization are more particular than for in-person signings. If your document needs witnesses and you want to sign online, call us first and we'll map out whether it can be done remotely or is better handled in person.
The practical rule: mention witnesses when you book, and the appointment goes smoothly. Discovering a witness requirement at the table is the single most common reason a signing has to be redone.
Still unsure about your situation? Call 678-599-6860 — we'll give you a straight answer in one conversation, including "that's a question for an attorney" when it is.