here's another oldie but goodie....buyer beware when hiring a notary public

Be explicit. Are you buying notarial services OR are you buying "signing agent" services?

You see, things are very confused in the notary business these days. Let me take a moment to explain.

Each state has its own set of laws concerning the closing of a real property transaction - purchase or refinance.

In all states, attorneys may perform the transaction.
In many states, attorneys ONLY