NOTARY · APOSTILLE · SIGNING

General Notary Services

Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, affidavits and copy certifications done right

Quick Answer

Most notarization needs are everyday ones: a form for an employer, a sworn statement for an agency, a consent letter for a child trip or a certified copy for an application. General notary work covers acknowledgments, jurats, oaths and affirmations, affidavits, copy certifications and signature witnessing, each performed under Maryland law with the correct certificate wording for the act you need.

Ronit Lytvak is a Maryland-commissioned notary public, commissioned in Prince George County with a commission running to February 12, 2029, a Certified Signing Agent, a member of the Professional Association of Notaries Public, and insured with Huckleberry errors and omissions coverage held since December 3, 2025. Appointments run from 7 in the morning to midnight, seven days a week, in English, Russian, Hebrew and Spanish.

What Is Included

Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths and affirmations
Affidavits, sworn statements and signature witnessing
Copy certifications where Maryland law permits
Clear limits explained: a notary verifies identity and signatures, not legal content
Mobile appointments across Maryland, 7 AM to midnight daily

At a Glance

Monday–Sunday · 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Serving Maryland
English · Russian · Hebrew · Spanish
No surprises: every appointment is quoted in writing and agreed before any service begins.

☎ (202) 899-0067

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat?

With an acknowledgment, you confirm to the notary that the signature is yours and that you signed willingly. With a jurat, you sign in the notary presence and swear or affirm that the contents are true. Tell us what the receiving office requires and we will apply the matching certificate.

Can a notary explain what my document means or help me fill it in?

No. A notary is not a lawyer and cannot give legal advice, draft documents or choose your wording, which is the long-standing Maryland disclaimer for non-attorney notaries. Complete the document as best you can before the appointment, leaving only the signature and date for the signing itself, and ask an attorney for legal questions.

Can you certify a copy of my document?

In many cases, yes, where Maryland law permits copy certification the notary compares your copy against the original and certifies that it is a true copy. Some records, such as vital records held by government offices, must instead be obtained as certified copies from the issuing office, and we will tell you which route applies.