{"id":36295,"date":"2026-06-23T11:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/?page_id=36295"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T17:16:32","slug":"36295-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/36295-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Notary Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:24px 18px 50px; color:#222; line-height:1.6;\">\n\n  <!-- HERO SECTION -->\n  <section style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f4f4f4 0%,#ffffff 100%);\n                  border-left:8px solid #a6192e;\n                  border-radius:8px;\n                  padding:36px 38px;\n                  margin-bottom:28px;\n                  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px; color:#a6192e; font-size:15px; font-weight:700;\n              letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;\">\n      EWU Police Department\n    <\/p>\n\n    <h1 style=\"margin:0 0 14px; font-size:36px; line-height:1.2; color:#222;\">\n      Schedule a Notary Appointment\n    <\/h1>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 24px; max-width:760px; font-size:18px;\">\n      In-person notary services are available by appointment to EWU students, faculty, and staff. There is no charge for this service. Please review the\n      requirements below before selecting an appointment time.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/83cab8e9872e4eb28c09e08d4be65759@ewu.edu\/meetingtype\/ARjOX3YqOkqY-QkyQ3Yv9Q2?anonymous&amp;ismsaljsauthenabled&amp;ep=mlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;\n              background:#a6192e;\n              color:#ffffff;\n              text-decoration:none;\n              font-weight:700;\n              font-size:17px;\n              padding:13px 24px;\n              border-radius:5px;\n              box-shadow:0 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\">\n      Schedule an Appointment\n    <\/a>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <!-- QUICK REQUIREMENTS -->\n  <div style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; margin-bottom:32px;\">\n\n    <div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\n                background:#ffffff;\n                border:1px solid #dddddd;\n                border-top:5px solid #a6192e;\n                border-radius:7px;\n                padding:22px;\n                box-shadow:0 2px 9px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:25px; margin-bottom:7px;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:19px; margin:0 0 7px;\">Bring Identification<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n        Each signer must bring acceptable government-issued identification.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\n                background:#ffffff;\n                border:1px solid #dddddd;\n                border-top:5px solid #a6192e;\n                border-radius:7px;\n                padding:22px;\n                box-shadow:0 2px 9px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:25px; margin-bottom:7px;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:19px; margin:0 0 7px;\">Bring the Document<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n        Bring the complete document and any instructions provided by the receiving organization.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;\n                background:#ffffff;\n                border:1px solid #dddddd;\n                border-top:5px solid #a6192e;\n                border-radius:7px;\n                padding:22px;\n                box-shadow:0 2px 9px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:25px; margin-bottom:7px;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:19px; margin:0 0 7px;\">All Signers Must Attend<\/h2>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n        Every person whose signature requires notarization must personally attend.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- WHAT TO BRING -->\n  <section style=\"background:#ffffff;\n                  border:1px solid #dddddd;\n                  border-radius:8px;\n                  padding:30px;\n                  margin-bottom:26px;\n                  box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:27px; margin:0 0 20px; color:#222;\">\n      What to Bring\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <div style=\"display:flex; gap:13px; margin-bottom:18px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#a6192e; font-size:21px; font-weight:bold;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <strong>The complete document requiring notarization<\/strong><br>\n        Complete all applicable sections, but do not sign the document before your\n        appointment unless you know that it requires an acknowledgment of a signature\n        already made. When in doubt, leave it unsigned.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:flex; gap:13px; margin-bottom:18px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#a6192e; font-size:21px; font-weight:bold;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <strong>Government-issued identification for every signer<\/strong><br>\n        Examples include a passport, driver\u2019s license, or state identification card.\n        Identification must be current or expired by no more than three years.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:flex; gap:13px; margin-bottom:18px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#a6192e; font-size:21px; font-weight:bold;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <strong>All individuals whose signatures require notarization<\/strong><br>\n        Each signer must personally attend the appointment.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:flex; gap:13px; margin-bottom:18px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#a6192e; font-size:21px; font-weight:bold;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <strong>Any witnesses required by the document<\/strong><br>\n        Please arrange for your own witnesses and make sure they bring acceptable\n        identification. The notary does not provide witnesses.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"display:flex; gap:13px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#a6192e; font-size:21px; font-weight:bold;\">&#10003;<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <strong>Instructions from the receiving organization<\/strong><br>\n        Bring any instructions provided by the court, agency, financial institution,\n        attorney, or other organization receiving the document.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <!-- TWO COLUMN SECTION -->\n  <div style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px; margin-bottom:26px;\">\n\n    <section style=\"flex:1 1 390px;\n                    background:#f5f5f5;\n                    border-radius:8px;\n                    padding:28px;\">\n\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:24px; margin:0 0 16px;\">\n        Before You Schedule\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:22px;\">\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\n          Make sure the document is complete and does not contain blank spaces that\n          should be filled in.\n        <\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\n          Confirm how many documents and signatures require notarization.\n        <\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\n          Determine whether witnesses are required and arrange for them to attend.\n        <\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\n          Contact the receiving organization if you are unsure which type of\n          notarization is required.\n        <\/li>\n        <li>\n          Do not upload identification, financial records, medical information, or\n          copies of your document through the scheduling form.\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section style=\"flex:1 1 390px;\n                    background:#f5f5f5;\n                    border-radius:8px;\n                    padding:28px;\">\n\n      <h2 style=\"font-size:24px; margin:0 0 16px;\">\n        Scheduling Information\n      <\/h2>\n\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\">\n        You may be asked to provide:\n      <\/p>\n\n      <ul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:22px;\">\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\">Your name, email address, and telephone number<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\">The general type of document<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\">The number of documents and signers<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\">Whether witnesses are required<\/li>\n        <li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\">Whether the document includes notarial wording<\/li>\n        <li>Any accessibility accommodations you may need<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- IMPORTANT INFORMATION -->\n  <section style=\"background:#fff5f6;\n                  border-left:6px solid #a6192e;\n                  border-radius:6px;\n                  padding:26px 28px;\n                  margin-bottom:30px;\">\n\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:24px; margin:0 0 12px; color:#8d1426;\">\n      Important Information\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\">\n      A notary public verifies identity and performs the notarial act requested in\n      the document. A notary cannot prepare or complete your document, provide legal\n      advice, explain its legal effect, or select the type of notarization for you.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\">\n      If you are unsure which notarial act is required, contact the person or\n      organization receiving the document before scheduling.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n      An appointment does not guarantee that the notarization can be completed.\n      The notary may be unable to proceed if identification, personal appearance,\n      document completeness, competency, willingness, or another applicable\n      requirement cannot be confirmed.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <!-- BOTTOM CTA -->\n  <section style=\"text-align:center;\n                  background:#262626;\n                  color:#ffffff;\n                  border-radius:8px;\n                  padding:34px 24px;\">\n\n    <h2 style=\"font-size:27px; margin:0 0 8px; color:#ffffff;\">\n      Ready to Schedule?\n    <\/h2>\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 20px; font-size:17px;\">\n      Select an available time that works with your schedule.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/83cab8e9872e4eb28c09e08d4be65759@ewu.edu\/meetingtype\/ARjOX3YqOkqY-QkyQ3Yv9Q2?anonymous&amp;ismsaljsauthenabled&amp;ep=mlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;\n              background:#a6192e;\n              color:#ffffff;\n              text-decoration:none;\n              font-weight:700;\n              font-size:17px;\n              padding:13px 25px;\n              border-radius:5px;\">\n      Book a Notary Appointment\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EWU Police Department Schedule a Notary Appointment In-person notary services are available by appointment to EWU students, faculty, and staff. There is no charge for this service. Please review the requirements below before selecting an appointment time. Schedule an Appointment &#10003; Bring Identification Each signer must bring acceptable government-issued identification. &#10003; Bring the Document Bring &#8230; <a title=\"Notary Services\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/36295-2\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Notary Services\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9148,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-36295","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36295"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9148"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36295"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36295\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36303,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36295\/revisions\/36303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/police\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}