When dealing with important legal, financial, or medical documents in Murfreesboro, TN, a Notary Public acts as an impartial witness to verify identities and ensure documents are signed willingly. Whether you're finalizing a real estate deal near the Square, setting up a Power of Attorney for an aging parent, or handling corporate contracts on Medical Center Parkway, getting things notarized shouldn't be a hassle. At PostalAnnex in Murfreesboro, we provide both convenient in-store notary and flexible Mobile Notary services to make this process as seamless as possible for our local community.
1. What Can Be Notarized?
Our commissioned Tennessee Notaries can assist with a wide variety of documents. Here are the most common ones we handle for Murfreesboro residents and businesses:
- Real Estate Documents: Deeds, Mortgages, Closing documents, and Quitclaim deeds.
- Legal & Financial: Power of Attorney (POA), Wills, Trusts, and Affidavits.
- Medical: Medical Directives, Healthcare Proxies, and Living Wills.
- Automotive: Auto title transfers (very common when buying or selling a car privately).
- Business: Corporate contracts, I-9 verifications, and partnership agreements.
2. Strict Identification Requirements
To have a document notarized in Tennessee, the signer must appear in person before the Notary and present valid, unexpired, government-issued photo identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- State-issued Driver's License or ID Card (from Tennessee or any other US state)
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Military ID
Important: Do NOT sign the document before arriving. The Notary must physically witness you signing the document. If you sign it beforehand, we will have to ask you to sign it again in front of us.
3. Mobile Notary Services: We Come to You
We understand that it's not always possible to travel to our store on Old Fort Parkway. Our Mobile Notary service brings the Notary directly to your location anywhere in the Murfreesboro area. This is highly requested for:
- Hospitals & Nursing Homes: We frequently visit Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and local assisted living facilities for urgent medical directives or Power of Attorney documents when a patient cannot travel.
- Local Businesses: For corporate contracts, I-9 verifications, or bulk document notarizations at your office, saving your employees a trip across town.
- Real Estate Closings: Meeting clients at their home, a coffee shop near MTSU, or a title office to finalize property sales.
4. Understanding Tennessee Notary Laws
In Tennessee, a Notary Public is commissioned by the county (like Rutherford County) but holds statewide jurisdiction. Our team is fully trained and compliant with all state laws regarding document notarization.
What About Witnesses?
Some documents (like certain Wills or Deeds) require witnesses in addition to a Notary. If your document requires witnesses, please let us know in advance or bring your own witnesses. Our staff may not always be available to serve as witnesses, and the Notary cannot act as both the Notary and a witness for the same signature.
Need a Notary right now?
Walk-ins are welcome at our Murfreesboro location, or call us to schedule a Mobile Notary appointment at your home or office.
Call (615) 624-8695
