--- title: "How to Notarize a Business & Corporate Documents | Step-by-Step | 1MobileNotary" url: https://1mobilenotary.com/documents/business-documents description: "Complete guide to notarizing a business & corporate documents: what you need, step-by-step process, costs, and FAQs. Articles of incorporation, operating agreements, contracts, and corporate resolutions." lang: en --- ← All Document Guides (https://1mobilenotary.com/documents) # How to Notarize a Business & Corporate Documents Articles of incorporation, operating agreements, contracts, and corporate resolutions. Book a Notary Now: https://1mobilenotary.com/book Call (888) 750-8914: +18887508914 ## Overview Many business documents require notarization to be legally binding or to be filed with state agencies. These include articles of incorporation, operating agreements, corporate resolutions, commercial leases, partnership agreements, and various contracts. Mobile notaries provide convenient service for busy professionals who need documents notarized at their office or place of business. ## When You Need This Notarized - Forming a new corporation or LLC - Signing commercial real estate leases - Executing partnership or operating agreements - Filing corporate resolutions with banks or state agencies - International business transactions requiring apostille ## What to Bring - The business document (unsigned) - Valid government-issued photo ID for all signing parties - Corporate resolution authorizing the signer (if applicable) - Company seal (if required) ## Step-by-Step Process 1 Have the document prepared by an attorney or business professional 2 Schedule a mobile notary to visit your office 3 All authorized signers must be present with valid ID 4 The notary verifies identities and witnesses signatures 5 The notary completes the certificates and affixes their seal 6 File the notarized document with the appropriate agency ## Important Notes - Ensure the signer has proper authority to sign on behalf of the business - Corporate signers may need a resolution authorizing them to execute the document - Some business documents may need apostille for international use - Keep notarized originals in a secure location ## Cost Standard notary fees apply ($2-$15 per signature). Mobile notary travel fees are additional. Multiple-signature documents are common. View fee caps by state (https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do business documents need to be notarized? Many do, especially articles of incorporation, operating agreements, and documents filed with state agencies. Requirements vary by document type and state. ### Can a notary come to my office? Absolutely. Mobile notaries specialize in traveling to offices, conference rooms, and business locations for convenient on-site notarization. ### Can an employee sign for the company? 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