A notarized document helps to verify that you are the one signing the document. So, the sole purpose of notarizing a document is to prevent any kind of document fraud and or identity theft by preventing someone from presenting a forged document.

The purpose of notarisation is to certify genuineness and proper execution of documents in order to prevent fraud. 2) Notarisation is done by a notary public appointed by the state or central government. He is also authorised to administer oath and take an affidavit from any person.

Generally, documents required for Notarisation are: A duly-filled Application Form for Notarization/Attestation; Original and photocopy of the legal documents, Signed Covering Letter with attestation purpose and the list of the commercial attestation document from the Company of the applicant

Not all copies of original documents need to be notarized; however, important documents including diplomas, forms of identification, and certain financial transactions may need to be notarized if you make a copy.

A notary public who has a direct or indirect financial (or other beneficial) interest in a document may not notarize such a document. The better practice is not to notarize for a spouse or family member in order to preserve the integrity of the notarization and to prevent a challenge to the notarization.