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Calculated Shard: 15 (from laksa081)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa015.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.notarize.com/blog/what-is-an-affidavit-how-to-get-it-notarized\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.notarize.com/blog/what-is-an-affidavit-how-to-get-it-notarized\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/blog\/what-is-an-affidavit-how-to-get-it-notarized","crawl_time":1774770853,"first_indexed_time":1700066909,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,notarize!www,\/blog\/what-is-an-affidavit-how-to-get-it-notarized s443","src_root_hash":"2303841224132179215","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What Is an Affidavit? How to Get it Notarized. | Notarize Blog","meta_descriptions":["A notarized affidavit is a critical piece of evidence in any court case, but these documents can also be important outside the courtroom."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you’ve ever invested in a Saturday afternoon\nLaw & Order\nmarathon, there’s a chance the term “affidavit” sounds familiar to you. The term is often used in a courtroom setting, and is deemed an important document in any case.\nSo what is an affidavit, and why are they so important?\nHow to Prepare an Affidavit\nAn affidavit is a document written statement filed by an\naffiant\nas evidence in court. In order to be admissible, affidavits must be notarized by a\nnotary public\n.\nThere are two types of judicial notarizations: an\nacknowledgement\nand a\njurat\n.\nThe notary public is there to\nensure the validity of the signature\nand guarantee that the signature was applied voluntarily and without coercion. Once the affiant acknowledges signing the document for its intended purpose and signs the affidavit, the document is notarized and becomes a sworn affidavit.\nWhile the terms “affiant” and “affidavit” are most often used in a courtroom setting, there are other times where you might hear these terms. Depending on your state of residence, an affidavit may be required for certain transactions. For example, if you live in Michigan, and you wish to gift your car to your son in Florida, you may be\nasked to file an affidavit\n.\nExpediting the Legal Process\nDespite their importance, getting documents notarized is incredibly frustrating. For over 100 years, customers needed to find, schedule, and\nvisit a notary public\nin-person to have their signature verified.\nCourt cases may take a long time to resolve, but getting your affidavit notarized doesn’t have to.\nNotarize\neliminates the hassle tied to in-person notarizations by allowing you to\nconnect with a notary public instantly online\nor by\nDownloading the Notarize Mobile App\n. Our agents can sign your documents in as little as five minutes, and they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\nSign up\nalongside thousands of happy customers who have found an easier, more efficient way to meet their notarization needs. Our app holds a\n4.9 out of 5 rating in the iOS App Store\nwith over 2,000 reviews, and a\n9.4 out of 10 rating on Trustpilot\nwith over 500 reviews.\nHow Does Notarize Work?\nWe work with your schedule, not the other way around. To get your document notarized by a notary public, simply Download the Notarize Mobile App or\nConnect with a Notary Public Online\nand follow these steps:\nUpload any document, but\ndo not sign it\nbefore uploading it. You must sign before the notary public.\nFill out the document using Notarize’s digital tools.\nValidate your identity\n.\nWhen ready, you’ll be prompted to connect in a live video call with a commissioned electronic notary public. You have access to a notary 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\nSign using your computer, iPhone, or Android device as the notary public watches over live video.\nWait as the notary public notarizes your document online. The average wait time is about 60 seconds.\nYou’re done! Download your notarized PDF.\nReady to get that document notarized? Visit\nNotarize\nto get started.","attrs_markdown":"[![notarize with proof logo](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/64b97d4af1e5e7be5d4fcecb\/650dcae6899c8a0e3539b4a0_Norarize-with-Proof-black.svg)](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\nSolutions\n\nFor Individuals\n\n[Notarize](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/solutions\/individuals?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[eSign](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/esign?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[For Notaries](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/solutions\/notaries?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[For Businesses](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/solutions\/for-businesses?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[For Real Estate](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/solutions\/for-real-estate?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[Pricing](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/pricing?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)[Forms](https:\/\/forms.notarize.com\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\nResources\n\n[Blog](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/resources\/blog?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[Help Center](https:\/\/support.proof.com\/hc\/en-us)\n\n[Log In](https:\/\/app.proof.com\/login?ref=nav&marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)[Notarize Now](https:\/\/app.proof.com\/signup\/upload?ref=nav&marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[Log in](https:\/\/app.proof.com\/login?ref=nav&marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[Log in](https:\/\/app.proof.com\/login?ref=nav&marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)[Notarize now](https:\/\/app.proof.com\/signup\/upload?ref=nav&marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[Blog](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/resources\/blog?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n\n[Education](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/category\/education?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60)\n# What Is an Affidavit? How to Get it Notarized.\nA notarized affidavit is a critical piece of evidence in any court case, but these documents can also be important outside the courtroom.\n\n![]()\n\nPat Kinsel\n\nSeptember 5, 2017\n\nUpdated Jun 11, 2024\n\n3 min\n\n![](https:\/\/cdn.prod.website-files.com\/651c6d0a39a8a5ec04e121e1\/65983c2d551f4a1a1e7725b6_65982b8e442deff9734d1920_Generic-Accounting.webp)\n\nIf you’ve ever invested in a Saturday afternoon *Law & Order* marathon, there’s a chance the term “affidavit” sounds familiar to you. The term is often used in a courtroom setting, and is deemed an important document in any case.\n\nSo what is an affidavit, and why are they so important?\n\n## **How to Prepare an Affidavit**\nAn affidavit is a document written statement filed by an [affiant](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-an-affiant\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) as evidence in court. In order to be admissible, affidavits must be notarized by a [notary public](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60).\n\nThere are two types of judicial notarizations: an [acknowledgement](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-a-notary-acknowledgement\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and a [jurat](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-a-jurat?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60).\n\nThe notary public is there to [ensure the validity of the signature](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-does-it-mean-to-have-a-document-notarized-with-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and guarantee that the signature was applied voluntarily and without coercion. Once the affiant acknowledges signing the document for its intended purpose and signs the affidavit, the document is notarized and becomes a sworn affidavit.\n\nWhile the terms “affiant” and “affidavit” are most often used in a courtroom setting, there are other times where you might hear these terms. Depending on your state of residence, an affidavit may be required for certain transactions. For example, if you live in Michigan, and you wish to gift your car to your son in Florida, you may be [asked to file an affidavit](https:\/\/www.avvo.com\/legal-answers\/who-is-the-affiant-when-signing-an-affidavit---is--1057495.html).\n\n## **Expediting the Legal Process**\nDespite their importance, getting documents notarized is incredibly frustrating. For over 100 years, customers needed to find, schedule, and [visit a notary public](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/where-to-get-something-notarized?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) in-person to have their signature verified.\n\nCourt cases may take a long time to resolve, but getting your affidavit notarized doesn’t have to.\n\n[Notarize](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) eliminates the hassle tied to in-person notarizations by allowing you to [connect with a notary public instantly online](https:\/\/app.notarize.com\/signup\/upload?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) or by [Downloading the Notarize Mobile App](https:\/\/notarize.app.link\/app). 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To get your document notarized by a notary public, simply Download the Notarize Mobile App or [Connect with a Notary Public Online](https:\/\/app.notarize.com\/signup\/upload?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and follow these steps:\n\n1. Upload any document, but **do not sign it** before uploading it. You must sign before the notary public.\n2. Fill out the document using Notarize’s digital tools.\n3. [Validate your identity](https:\/\/support.notarize.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360056909954-ID-Verification-Process?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60).\n4. When ready, you’ll be prompted to connect in a live video call with a commissioned electronic notary public. You have access to a notary 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\n5. Sign using your computer, iPhone, or Android device as the notary public watches over live video.\n6. Wait as the notary public notarizes your document online. The average wait time is about 60 seconds.\n7. You’re done! 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The term is often used in a courtroom setting, and is deemed an important document in any case.\n\nSo what is an affidavit, and why are they so important?\n\n## **How to Prepare an Affidavit**\nAn affidavit is a document written statement filed by an [affiant](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-an-affiant\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) as evidence in court. In order to be admissible, affidavits must be notarized by a [notary public](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60).\n\nThere are two types of judicial notarizations: an [acknowledgement](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-a-notary-acknowledgement\/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and a [jurat](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-a-jurat?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60).\n\nThe notary public is there to [ensure the validity of the signature](https:\/\/www.notarize.com\/knowledge-center\/what-does-it-mean-to-have-a-document-notarized-with-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and guarantee that the signature was applied voluntarily and without coercion. Once the affiant acknowledges signing the document for its intended purpose and signs the affidavit, the document is notarized and becomes a sworn affidavit.\n\nWhile the terms “affiant” and “affidavit” are most often used in a courtroom setting, there are other times where you might hear these terms. Depending on your state of residence, an affidavit may be required for certain transactions. For example, if you live in Michigan, and you wish to gift your car to your son in Florida, you may be [asked to file an affidavit](https:\/\/www.avvo.com\/legal-answers\/who-is-the-affiant-when-signing-an-affidavit---is--1057495.html).\n\n## **Expediting the Legal Process**\nDespite their importance, getting documents notarized is incredibly frustrating. 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Boilerpipe Text	If you’ve ever invested in a Saturday afternoon Law & Order marathon, there’s a chance the term “affidavit” sounds familiar to you. The term is often used in a courtroom setting, and is deemed an important document in any case. So what is an affidavit, and why are they so important? How to Prepare an Affidavit An affidavit is a document written statement filed by an affiant as evidence in court. In order to be admissible, affidavits must be notarized by a notary public . There are two types of judicial notarizations: an acknowledgement and a jurat . The notary public is there to ensure the validity of the signature and guarantee that the signature was applied voluntarily and without coercion. Once the affiant acknowledges signing the document for its intended purpose and signs the affidavit, the document is notarized and becomes a sworn affidavit. While the terms “affiant” and “affidavit” are most often used in a courtroom setting, there are other times where you might hear these terms. Depending on your state of residence, an affidavit may be required for certain transactions. For example, if you live in Michigan, and you wish to gift your car to your son in Florida, you may be asked to file an affidavit . Expediting the Legal Process Despite their importance, getting documents notarized is incredibly frustrating. For over 100 years, customers needed to find, schedule, and visit a notary public in-person to have their signature verified. Court cases may take a long time to resolve, but getting your affidavit notarized doesn’t have to. Notarize eliminates the hassle tied to in-person notarizations by allowing you to connect with a notary public instantly online or by Downloading the Notarize Mobile App . Our agents can sign your documents in as little as five minutes, and they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sign up alongside thousands of happy customers who have found an easier, more efficient way to meet their notarization needs. Our app holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating in the iOS App Store with over 2,000 reviews, and a 9.4 out of 10 rating on Trustpilot with over 500 reviews. How Does Notarize Work? We work with your schedule, not the other way around. To get your document notarized by a notary public, simply Download the Notarize Mobile App or Connect with a Notary Public Online and follow these steps: Upload any document, but do not sign it before uploading it. You must sign before the notary public. Fill out the document using Notarize’s digital tools. Validate your identity . When ready, you’ll be prompted to connect in a live video call with a commissioned electronic notary public. You have access to a notary 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sign using your computer, iPhone, or Android device as the notary public watches over live video. Wait as the notary public notarizes your document online. The average wait time is about 60 seconds. You’re done! Download your notarized PDF. Ready to get that document notarized? Visit Notarize to get started.
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How to Get it Notarized. A notarized affidavit is a critical piece of evidence in any court case, but these documents can also be important outside the courtroom. ![]() Pat Kinsel September 5, 2017 Updated Jun 11, 2024 3 min ![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/651c6d0a39a8a5ec04e121e1/65983c2d551f4a1a1e7725b6_65982b8e442deff9734d1920_Generic-Accounting.webp) If you’ve ever invested in a Saturday afternoon Law & Order marathon, there’s a chance the term “affidavit” sounds familiar to you. The term is often used in a courtroom setting, and is deemed an important document in any case. So what is an affidavit, and why are they so important? ## How to Prepare an Affidavit An affidavit is a document written statement filed by an [affiant](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-an-affiant/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) as evidence in court. In order to be admissible, affidavits must be notarized by a [notary public](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60). There are two types of judicial notarizations: an [acknowledgement](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-notary-acknowledgement/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and a [jurat](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-jurat?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60). The notary public is there to [ensure the validity of the signature](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-does-it-mean-to-have-a-document-notarized-with-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and guarantee that the signature was applied voluntarily and without coercion. Once the affiant acknowledges signing the document for its intended purpose and signs the affidavit, the document is notarized and becomes a sworn affidavit. While the terms “affiant” and “affidavit” are most often used in a courtroom setting, there are other times where you might hear these terms. Depending on your state of residence, an affidavit may be required for certain transactions. For example, if you live in Michigan, and you wish to gift your car to your son in Florida, you may be [asked to file an affidavit](https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/who-is-the-affiant-when-signing-an-affidavit---is--1057495.html). ## Expediting the Legal Process Despite their importance, getting documents notarized is incredibly frustrating. For over 100 years, customers needed to find, schedule, and [visit a notary public](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/where-to-get-something-notarized?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) in-person to have their signature verified. 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When ready, you’ll be prompted to connect in a live video call with a commissioned electronic notary public. You have access to a notary 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 5. Sign using your computer, iPhone, or Android device as the notary public watches over live video. 6. Wait as the notary public notarizes your document online. The average wait time is about 60 seconds. 7. You’re done! Download your notarized PDF. Ready to get that document notarized? Visit [Notarize](https://app.notarize.com/signup/upload?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) to get started. 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Readable Markdown	If you’ve ever invested in a Saturday afternoon Law & Order marathon, there’s a chance the term “affidavit” sounds familiar to you. The term is often used in a courtroom setting, and is deemed an important document in any case. So what is an affidavit, and why are they so important? ## How to Prepare an Affidavit An affidavit is a document written statement filed by an [affiant](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-an-affiant/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) as evidence in court. In order to be admissible, affidavits must be notarized by a [notary public](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60). There are two types of judicial notarizations: an [acknowledgement](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-notary-acknowledgement/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and a [jurat](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-is-a-jurat?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60). The notary public is there to [ensure the validity of the signature](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/what-does-it-mean-to-have-a-document-notarized-with-a-notary-public?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and guarantee that the signature was applied voluntarily and without coercion. Once the affiant acknowledges signing the document for its intended purpose and signs the affidavit, the document is notarized and becomes a sworn affidavit. While the terms “affiant” and “affidavit” are most often used in a courtroom setting, there are other times where you might hear these terms. Depending on your state of residence, an affidavit may be required for certain transactions. For example, if you live in Michigan, and you wish to gift your car to your son in Florida, you may be [asked to file an affidavit](https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/who-is-the-affiant-when-signing-an-affidavit---is--1057495.html). ## Expediting the Legal Process Despite their importance, getting documents notarized is incredibly frustrating. For over 100 years, customers needed to find, schedule, and [visit a notary public](https://www.notarize.com/knowledge-center/where-to-get-something-notarized?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) in-person to have their signature verified. Court cases may take a long time to resolve, but getting your affidavit notarized doesn’t have to. [Notarize](https://www.notarize.com/?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) eliminates the hassle tied to in-person notarizations by allowing you to [connect with a notary public instantly online](https://app.notarize.com/signup/upload?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) or by [Downloading the Notarize Mobile App](https://notarize.app.link/app). Our agents can sign your documents in as little as five minutes, and they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [Sign up](https://notarize.com/pricing?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) alongside thousands of happy customers who have found an easier, more efficient way to meet their notarization needs. Our app holds a [4\.9 out of 5 rating in the iOS App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notarize/id1022005141?mt=8) with over 2,000 reviews, and a [9\.4 out of 10 rating on Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/notarize.com?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) with over 500 reviews. ## How Does Notarize Work? We work with your schedule, not the other way around. To get your document notarized by a notary public, simply Download the Notarize Mobile App or [Connect with a Notary Public Online](https://app.notarize.com/signup/upload?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) and follow these steps: 1. Upload any document, but do not sign it before uploading it. You must sign before the notary public. 2. Fill out the document using Notarize’s digital tools. 3. [Validate your identity](https://support.notarize.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056909954-ID-Verification-Process?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60). 4. When ready, you’ll be prompted to connect in a live video call with a commissioned electronic notary public. You have access to a notary 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 5. Sign using your computer, iPhone, or Android device as the notary public watches over live video. 6. Wait as the notary public notarizes your document online. The average wait time is about 60 seconds. 7. You’re done! Download your notarized PDF. Ready to get that document notarized? Visit [Notarize](https://app.notarize.com/signup/upload?marketingSessionId=7f215f21-2b44-11f1-92c7-d7c9464a8a60) to get started.
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