A notary public is responsible for witnessing the signing of legal documents. When a document is signed in the presence of a notary, the notary also verifies the signer’s identity using an official government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license.

After the signing, the notary applies a personalized stamp to the document to confirm that they witnessed both the signing and the verification of the person’s ID. Each notary has a unique identification linked to their stamp, allowing for authorization by authorities if necessary.