Notary Public Services

Notary Stamp

NOTARY SERVICES 

Fees:

  • Free for Durham residents
  • $5 per seal for non-residents

Services Provided (Limited To):

  • Witnessing a signature
  • Certifying a copy of a document
WE CANNOT NOTARIZE WILLS OR TRUST DOCUMENTS 

Wills typically require at least two independent witnesses and a notary to confirm the signer is of sound mind and signing voluntarily.

Clerk staff:

  • Are not attorneys
  • Are not trained to assess legal capacity or undue influence
  • Cannot provide legal advice
  • Cannot testify in court for contested wills or estates

Recommendation: For wills and trust documents, residents should work with an estate planning attorney to ensure the documents are properly executed and legally valid.