Notary Services in El Paso, TX

Every signer needs a current identification document issued by the U.S. federal government or a state government that includes a photo and signature—for example, a Texas driver license or ID card, a U.S. passport or a U.S. military ID. The ID must not be expired.

If a signer has no acceptable ID, Texas law allows identification through a credible witness who personally knows the signer and has valid ID. Call us before coming if you are unsure whether your ID will be accepted, so you don’t make the trip twice.

No, and the difference matters. In Mexico and many Latin American countries, a notario público is a licensed attorney with broad legal powers. In Texas, a notary public is not a lawyer and is only authorized to verify identity, administer oaths and witness signatures.

Texas law prohibits notaries from advertising themselves as “notario público” or offering legal advice for this reason. If you need help understanding what a document means, immigration paperwork or legal representation, you should speak with a licensed attorney before signing.

In many cases, yes. Texas notaries can notarize a signature on a document written in another language, as long as the notary can communicate with the signer and the notarial certificate itself is completed correctly. Because our team is bilingual, we can communicate with Spanish-speaking signers directly.

Some agencies or foreign governments have extra requirements, such as an English translation or an apostille. Check with the office that will receive the document before your appointment.

Yes. Every person whose signature is being notarized must appear in person in front of the notary with valid identification. A notary cannot notarize the signature of someone who is not present, even if a family member brings their ID.

If one of the signers is out of town, they can usually sign the same document in front of a notary where they are, or a separate signature page can be notarized—ask the party requesting the document which option they accept.

A Texas notary cannot certify copies of public records such as birth certificates, death certificates or marriage records—certified copies must come from the agency that keeps the record. A notary also cannot notarize their own signature or a document in which they have a personal interest.

A notary must refuse when a document has blank spaces, when the signer cannot be identified, or when the signer appears to be under pressure or does not understand what they are signing.

Yes. Real estate closings and refinances often require a notary to witness the borrower’s signatures on the loan package. Call us with the date, the number of signers and the title company or lender involved so we can confirm availability.

Bring every signer’s valid photo ID and any instructions from the title company. If you are also working on your credit to qualify for the loan, ask us about our credit repair services.