FAQ

What is your service area?
Appleton-Kimberly, Combined Locks-Little Chute-Kaukauna, Freedom-Grand Chute-Greenville, Sherwood-Brillion, Chilton-Wrightstown, De Pere-Neenah, Menasha-Oshkosh

Where do you provide your services?
I can meet clients at their convenience in locations such as homes, offices, restaurants, cafes, nursing homes or hospitals.

What forms of identification are acceptable?
Accepted forms of ID include:

• State-specific ID card

• State-specific driver's license

• U.S. passport

• U.S. military identification

• Green card (permanent resident card)

• Government-issued local, county, or state IDs

• Digital driver's license

• Foreign passport

Are there documents that a notary public CANNOT notarize?
I am prohibited from notarizing:

• Copies of “vital records,” such as birth, death, divorce, annulment, and marriage certificates.

• Documents that lack proper identification, contain blank spaces or are incomplete.

What forms of payment are acceptable for your services?
I accept Venmo (Connie-Burhans), personal checks (payable to Burhans Mobile Notary), cash, and Zelle (to burhansnotary@gmail.com).

What is a notary public?
A notary public is an individual appointed by the Secretary of State/Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions to serve as an impartial witness, performing notarial acts as allowed or required by law.

What is a signing agent?
A signing agent is a notary public specializing in loan closing documents. Lenders, title companies, or escrow services may hire a signing agent to ensure real estate documents are signed, notarized, and returned efficiently.

May a Notary give legal advice, and provide or draft legal documents?
No. I cannot provide documents, assist in completing documents, or give legal advice. If legal advice is required, please consult an attorney before scheduling your appointment.

Does notarization mean the document is "true" or "legal"?
No. Notaries are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of the documents. They certify the identity of signers, while signers are responsible for the document's content.

Do the documents need to be signed in your presence? Yes, documents must be signed in my presence to be notarized. Upon arrival, I'll confirm that the signer understands the document and is signing voluntarily.