About Me
Hi there! My name is Gayathri, I’m a California-commissioned Notary Public with over 1.5 years of professional experience and more than 450 notarizations completed. I’m passionate about providing accurate, efficient, and trustworthy notarial services to individuals and businesses alike.
My Notary Journey
Since becoming a notary, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients with a wide range of documents. My work is guided by California’s strict notarial laws and ethical standards, ensuring every notarization is legally sound and professionally executed.
Areas of Expertise
✅ Acknowledgments
- Verifies the identity of the signer.
- Signer may sign the document before or in front of the notary.
- Commonly used for:
- Real estate documents
- Powers of attorney
- Trusts and deeds
✅ Jurats (Verification Upon Oath or Affirmation)
- Signer must appear in person and sign in front of the notary.
- The notary administers an oath or affirmation to confirm the truthfulness of the document.
- Required for:
- Affidavits
- Depositions
- Sworn statements
- Includes a mandatory disclaimer:
“A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document… not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.“
✅ Oaths and Affirmations
- A formal declaration of truth:
- Oath: A pledge to a higher power (e.g., “I swear…”)
- Affirmation: A secular promise (e.g., “I affirm…”)
- Used for:
- Swearing into office
- Legal testimonies
- Written statements under penalty of perjury
✅ Certified Copies of Powers of Attorney
- California notaries can only certify copies of powers of attorney (not other documents).
- The notary compares the copy to the original and certifies it as a true and correct copy.
- Commonly needed for:
- Financial institutions
- Legal filings
- Healthcare directives
✅ Indian OCI, Passport, and Visa-Related Notarizations
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Specializing in:
- Parental consent letters
- Affidavits for OCI applications
- Passport renewals and visa forms
- Familiar with Indian consulate requirements and formatting
What Sets Me Apart
✅ Experienced & Reliable – 600+ notarizations across various document types
✅ Legally Compliant – Adhering to California’s notary laws, including ID verification, journal entries, and thumbprints when required
✅ Culturally Informed – Deep understanding of Indian documentation requirements
✅ Client-Centered – I prioritize convenience, clarity, and confidentiality
✅ Legally Compliant – Adhering to California’s notary laws, including ID verification, journal entries, and thumbprints when required
✅ Culturally Informed – Deep understanding of Indian documentation requirements
✅ Client-Centered – I prioritize convenience, clarity, and confidentiality
About California Notaries
As a California Notary Public, I serve as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents. My duties include:
- Verifying the identity of signers using valid government-issued ID
- Administering oaths and affirmations
- Recording every notarial act in a bound journal
- Affixing my official seal to notarized documents
- Ensuring all acts comply with California law to prevent fraud and protect the public
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