Do Banks Notarize for Free in the US?
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The “Do banks notarize documents?” is a classic question. Do you want to know the answer so you can notarize a letter, affidavit, or will as soon as possible? Join us in the article below.
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Do Banks Charge for Notary?
Some banks do, while others do not. The best way to know whether banks notarize documents for FREE is to call and inquire if they provide notary services. If they do, you can question them further about the times when notary services are provided and how much they will cost.
Generally, a customer of one of these banks can get free notary services:
- Chase
- Wells Fargo
- Bank of America
On the other hand, if you are not a bank client, you might have to pay fees for notary services. Another scenario is that the bank can refuse to notarize your documents.
Banks That Notarize for Free
Why pay for a service when you don’t have to? In this day and age, many financial institutions offer notary services for free. Let’s take a look at six banks in the U.S. offering free notary services below.
1. Bank of America
Bank of America is the first financial institution on our list to offer free notary services. It was the first major bank in the U.S. to launch ATMs in 1969. Known for supporting self-service banking, Bank of America has been a big player in how people manage their money.
Today, Bank of America operates worldwide, offering financial services in over 35 countries.
Even though Bank of America’s notary service is free, it’s important to note that not all branches offer it, and they generally do not notarize real estate documents. Additionally, if you are not a client of Bank of America, you do not qualify for free notary services.
If you are notarizing your documents at Bank of America, remember to take your identification documents, such as a passport or driver’s license. We hope we have answered your “Does Bank of America notarize for free?” question.
2. U.S. Bank
Next question: “Does the U.S. Bank notarize for free?”
Sure they do, as one of the oldest banks in America, they know how to provide premium financial services to their customers. In 1863, they were known as First National Bank of Minneapolis. Then, they changed their name to The U.S. Bank in 1913, and is now a big player in the United States.
As impressive as the U.S. Bank is at pushing self-service banking solutions, they only offer notary services at some bank branches, so call ahead to confirm which ones apply. If you are not a customer of the U.S. Bank, you might not qualify for free notary services. However, you can notarize your documents for a price.
Generally, there are some documents that the U.S. Bank will not notarize, such as real estate documents. Nevertheless, remember to take your valid identification documents with you when visiting the notary at the U.S. Bank.
3. Citizens Bank
The next bank on our list, which originated from Rhode Island, has also been around for a while, since 1828, in fact, so you might not recognize it by its original name, High Street Bank. In 1883, the bank decided to merge with Citizens Savings Bank, and so Citizens Bank was born.
Like Bank of America and the U.S. Bank, Citizens Bank supported the push to bring ATMs to the public in the 1970s. Today, they can be found investing in community projects.
Citizens Bank offers customers free notary services. However, the services are not available at every branch. People who are not Citizens Bank customers must pay a fee for the notary services. Sometimes, non-customers aren’t eligible for notary services at Citizens Bank.
Make sure to call them in advance to verify if you qualify for notary services. Then, take your driver’s license or passport as identification with you to notarize your documents.
4. Chase Bank
Chase has been around for a long time, founded in 1799 as The Bank of the Manhattan Company. However, due to many mergers, the bank is now commonly known as J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Chase is popular for supporting the development of credit cards in the 1960s. They even launched their own financial solution, Chase Manhattan Card.
Today, Chase offers free notary services for clients. However, they are only provided at certain branches. Make sure to call ahead of time with Chase to find out if there is a notary public at a branch near you.
People who are not Chase customers do not qualify for the financial institution’s notary services.
5. Wells Fargo
Next, we have Wells Fargo. Founded in 1852 in California during the Gold Rush, Wells Fargo provided banking and express delivery services to miners and settlers. The bank empowered people to move their money or supplies throughout the United States.
Today, Wells Fargo also provides free notary services to its customers. Like the other banks, these notary services are only available at certain branches. Additionally, people who are not Wells Fargo customers do not qualify for free notary services.
6. PNC Bank
The last bank on our list is Pittsburg National Corporation (PNC). Founded in 1845, it is one of the largest banks in the United States after expanding from acquisitions, providing notary services to clients.
PNC is known for its virtual wallet technology and was a leader in offering integrated online banking tools when it first launched. Although PNC helps clients manage money and admin more efficiently, its notary services are only available at some bank branches.
Customers of PNC can enjoy free notary services at available banks. However, here are some documents that PNC does not notarize:
- Real Estate Documents
- Legal Affidavits
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