Mobile Notary Adoptions Services Case Details
- Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Meridian, Idaho
- Document Type: Adoption Agreements and related paperwork
- Type of Notarization: Multiple Jurate* Notarizations (see list of documents below)
- Urgency: Urgent; the baby was born the night before, and the adoptive parents had flown in the same day, requiring immediate document notarization.
- Service Description: Provided comprehensive mobile notary services in a hospital setting for an adoption ceremony involving the adoptive service provider, birth parents, and adoptive parents. The process lasted 1.5 hours and included over 12 notarizations, ensuring all notary requirements were met promptly and professionally.
The Problem
The client, an adoption agency, needed a mobile notary to perform a signing ceremony for adoptive parents and birth mother and father at the hospital for the adoption of a newly born baby.
Idaho Mobile Notary recently assisted with a critical and time-sensitive adoption ceremony at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. An adoption agency needed a reliable mobile notary to notarize documents for the birth parents and adoptive parents of a newly born baby. The urgency of the situation required prompt services to ensure the legal processes were followed accurately and efficiently. Idaho Mobile Notary stepped in to provide expert notary services, facilitating a smooth and successful adoption process.
The Solution
- The notary arrived at St. Luke’s Hospital as agreed and met all parties involved, including the agency representative.
- The process began with the birth mother, who reviewed the paperwork with the agency representative. Before signing, she was placed under oath by raising her right hand and affirming the truthfulness of the documents and her willingness to sign.
- The birth mother then signed her documents related to the adoption.
- Next, the adoptive parents went through a similar process. They were given ample time to review the documents with the agency representative before signing, also under oath.
- Finally, the birth father arrived and followed the same procedure, signing all necessary documents pertaining to the adoption.
Special Notary Procedures
- The notary used a notary stamp and a blue pen.
- All signers were required to raise their right hand and swear or affirm an oath to ensure the truthfulness and willingness of the signing.
- The total process included over 12 notarizations and took approximately 1.5 hours.
Examples of the Types of Documents Signed During Notary Appointment
- Relinquishment of parental rights and consent of natural-born fathers to adoption
- Agreement to pay medical expenses
- Option of fees and expenses
- Legal risk acknowledgment
- Legal authority and transfer of physical custody
- Statement of services and expenses paid on behalf of birth parent
- Relinquishment of parental rights and the consent of the natural birth mother to adopt
- ICPC agreement
The Results
The immediate availability and professional service provided by Idaho Mobile Notary ensured that the urgent adoption process was completed smoothly and efficiently. The thorough handling of the documents and the careful administration of oaths provided all parties involved with confidence and assurance in the adoption process.
*I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state. I am not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.
Jim Allen, Notary Public | (208) 826-1210 | www.idahonotarysigningagent.com
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FAQ
What is a Jurate?
A jurate is a type of notarization where the notary public witnesses the signing of a document and then administers an oath or affirmation to the signer. This process confirms that:
- The signer personally appeared before the notary.
- The signer signed the document in the notary’s presence.
- The signer swore or affirmed that the contents of the document are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and ability.
The notary then completes the jurat, which includes a statement that the oath or affirmation was administered, and affixes their official seal or stamp. This type of notarization is commonly used for affidavits and other legal documents that require a sworn statement.
