Private investigators are also Notaries. This means that certain documents can only be signed in front of them. This is why it can be beneficial to use a Private Investigator for document signings and witness statements.
Notaries can be used for the following:
- Administer oaths
- Administer affirmations
- Take affidavits
- Take statutory declarations
- Witness and authenticate the execution of certain classes and documents
- Take acknowledgements of deeds
- Protest notes and bills of exchange
- Provide notice of foreign drafts
- Prepare marine protests in cases of damage
- Provide exemplifications and notarial copies
- Perform official acts depending on the jurisdiction
Securing a witness statement is very important for many types of cases that are being handled by Private Investigators. Having a Notary present when signing a witness statement is helpful for cases with Attorney Law Firms.
Witness statements can be done written or verbally. The witness will be asked a series of general questions regarding the case. Either the Private Investigator will write the statement as it is said or the witness will write it. However, it is common for the Private Investigator to write the statement with the witness signing it and the Private Investigator notarizing their signature.
Private Investigators who are also Notaries can also be used for the signing of the following documents:
- Court documents
- Wills
- Trusts
- Advanced directives
- Executorships
- Custody and guardian agreements
- Power of attorney
- Articles of incorporation
- Memorandum of understanding documents
- Vendor contracts
- Commercial leases
- Employment contracts
- Construction and loan agreements
If the signing of any of the aforementioned documents is necessary, it can be beneficial to have a Private Investigator present for document signing.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication at the time it was written. It is not intended to provide legal advice or suggest a guaranteed outcome. Individual situations will differ and the law may have changed since publication. Readers considering legal action should consult with an attorney to understand current laws and how they may affect a case.