Paralegals serve as a third-party witness to the signing of a document after having verified the identity of the person signing. This protects against fraud and identity theft. Mortgages, deeds, powers of attorney and living wills, all require notarization.

• Verify that those signing a document understand what is being signed and are doing it under their own power.
• Witness oaths, sign affidavits and certify documents to be true copies of the original.