Laura Vestanen, US Notary Public
Point Roberts, WA, USA
(604) 484-3681
Copy Notarization & Tax ID# for US
NOTARIZATIONS OF COPIES
COPY CERTIFICATION
Notaries Public are required to compare original documents to copies and then attach a notarized statement to the
copies with specific notarial text.
The original documents and copies can be presented to the notary by the owner/custodian of the documents or a representative.
For example:
a father may present his children's passports and copies of them; an
administrator may present documents and copies belonging to his company.
Please bring both the original documents as well as the copies to the
appointment. In Canada, the notary makes the copies. In the WA, the
client makes the photocopies and brings them to the appointment.
Mobile service available
For copy notarizations and certifications only, Washington's regulations permit me to drive to your workplace or other public venue in the lower mainland to retrieve the documents and take them back to Washington for notarizing.
I will then mail, FedEx, or deliver the notarized copies to the address you specify.
I am not permitted to notarize while I am in Canada. (Just as Canadian notaries may not notarize while in the States.)
Travel fees for this service depend on the distance I must travel and start at $75us for Tsawwassen. Please telephone (604) 484-3681 for a more thorough explanation and fee quote.
There is no tax on WA notary services.
Notarizations of copies now available via
FedEx or Post
Please read special blue text
in middle column
Some clients prefer to send me original documents and copies to notarize via FedEx or post. The client does not need to appear before me.
Diplomas, manuscripts, theses, scripts, scores, and other documents are welcome. I am not permitted to copy notarize transcripts.
Laura Vestanen, Notary Public
10,000+ Notarizations
13 years commissioned as a notary public
10 years prior experience as a law firm manager in California
I am not an attorney. I may not give legal advice.
A Commissioner of Oaths is known in the US as Notary Public
(604) 484-3681
BC number rings in Pt Roberts
(360) 510-6530
Point Roberts local number
ProfessionalNotaryWA@gmail.com
Location of Point Roberts, US
postal code 98281
See larger map at bottom of home page
ProfessionalNotary@
gmail.com
(604) 484-3681
BC number rings in Point Roberts, WA, US
Laura Vestanen,
Notary Public
Notarizations of copies now available via
FedEx or Post
Please scroll down to read special blue text in middle column at left
HOW TO VERIFY ME AS A LICENSED NOTARY
You can easily verify that I am a notary in good standing by checking Washington's licensing website. http://dol.wa.gov
Steps:
Move your cursor over Business Licensing and hold it there.
Click on
Check the status of a business or professional license
Click on
Business and Professional License Search
For License Type choose Notaries
Enter my name:
Laura Vestanen
(watch for typos)
Hit the Search button.
If you prefer to find the website on your own
to be certain you are visiting the official government website, search Google for all these words at once:
WA
Department of Licensing
Gov
You should easily find a website with dol in the middle (dol = department of licensing).
Then follow the steps above to verify my license.
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Aerial map of Point Roberts, WA, US.
Below is an old picture of me with my pug, Olivia. (If you google me you will see a terrible picture taken a couple of years ago when I was fat. Hence this old photo. Plus I don't think single women should post a recent picture of themselves on the internet.) I placed the photo low on this page to help you verify that I am truly Laura Vestanen, a notary in good standing with WA's Secretary of State office.
US TAX ID NUMBER: ITIN
US Internal Revenue Service W-7 FORM
The US Internal Revenue Service requires that you enclose a notarized copy of your identification papers when you mail your W-7 application to them to obtain a US tax ID number. A passport is sufficient.
The IRS does not accept notarizations by Canadian notaries. You may either have your identification papers notarized in Point Roberts, WA, or you can go to the US Embassy in downtown Vancouver. I hear that they are currently booking appointments a few weeks out.
I am available 7 days a week including most holidays.
Please bring both the original identification papers as well as the copies to the appointment. I do not have a laser copier in my notary office.
The owner of the identification papers is not required to appear before me. You may send a family member or other representative to me with your paperwork.
Copy notarization (copy certification) now available by FedEx or Post
If it is more convenient for you to have a copy of your passport or other document notarized (aka copy certified) in the US, I would be happy to work with you.
You are welcome to verify my license. Instructions are to the right.
There is a risk of your package being lost so please consider this FedEx/post option carefully.
You may wish to ask about insurance to cover the cost of new passports or replacement of original documents. Also consider using online tracking, registered mail, and other options to help secure your documents.
Please do not send documents it would difficult or impossible to replace.
How this service works -
1. If you choose to work with me, you would contact me via phone or email to obtain my Point Roberts, WA, delivery address.
2. You make a photocopy of your document.
3. Then send the copy/copies and original/s to me. Please enclose a prepaid return label and envelope (folded inside) for the return trip. Please require that a signature be obtained for delivery - both directions.
4. I will have my credit card payment processor - 2CheckOut.com - send you an invoice. 2CO is like PayPal but is far more secure for both of us.
5. Once your payment is processed (1-2 business days), I will return your notarized copies and original documents. You are welcome to track your package online.
Fees
When the number of pages is three or less, the fee is $35usd. In the event of multiple items being notarized (such pas copying both your green birth certificate card and your employee ID badge) a maximum of two documents per sheet is welcome without higher fees.
Please contact me if your document package is larger. I have notarized copies of manuscripts, theses, and other 100+ page documents. These jobs need to be priced individually.
Important special notes -
I live in Washington state around 1km south of the Canada/US border for British Columbia, Canada. 90% of my clients live there. I am happily very experienced in working with nice people from around the globe who are now living in Canada.
My BC phone number rings in both my Pt Roberts home office and notary office. If you do not have free long distance for North America, please tell me your phone number and I will hang up and telephone you. I never make solicitation calls or tell anyone your phone number unless you specifically instruct me to do so (such as telling me to speak with your tax accountant).
I do not notarize copies of college diplomas and transcripts.
Documents in foreign languages are not a problem.
We do not have Purolator in WA. And if you send your package via DHL, the package will be delivered by UPS.
Ask for assistance from your local vendor about how to pay for and track the return package if using these companies.
I use my ink notary seal on the Notarial Certificate page. I use my embossed notary seal on every page and do not blacken it.
Please let me know if your document should not have embossed seals.
If your notarized document will need to be accepted outside North America, I can obtain an Apostille (Hague Convention) or Certificate of Authentication for you at lower prices than in Canada and in only a few weeks turn around time.
Call or email me for more information.
If your copy is on mylar or other non-paper form, please contact me via email or phone.
If you and a partner or colleague are both applying for US tax ID numbers (ITIN or W-7) from the Internal Revenue Service, your identification copies must be on separate pieces of paper. This an an IRS requirement.
ProfessionalNotary@yahoo.com
(604) 484-3681 BC number rings in Pt Roberts, US.
My sincere thanks for your patronage.
Helpful IRS links
Link to the W-7 forms and instructions
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw7.pdf
IRS instructions and forms you may need later when you file your tax
return or apply for a tax or casino winnings refund from the IRS.
1040 NR instructions
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nr.pdf
1040 NR form
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nr.pdf
1040 NR EZ instructions
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040nre.pdf
1040 NR EZ form
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040nre.pdf
Copy Certification: Notarizations of Copies
Notaries Public in Washington, USA, are required to compare the
original documents to the copies and then attach a notarized
statement to the copies with specific notarial text.
The original documents and copies can be presented to the
notary by the owner/custodian of the documents or by a
representative.
For example: a father may present his childrens' passports and
copies of them; an administrator may present documents and
copies belonging to his company.
Please bring both the original documents as well as the copies to
the appointment. In Canada, the notary makes the copies. In WA,
the client makes the photocopies and brings them to the appoint-
ment.
Mobile Service Available
for Copy Notarizations / Certifications only
For notarizations of copies only, Washington's regulations permit
me to drive to your workplace or other public place in the lower
mainland to retrieve the documents and take them back to
Washington for processing. I will then mail, FedEx, or deliver the
notarized copies to the non-residential address you specify. I am
not permitted to notarize while I am in Canada. (Just as
Canadian notaries may not notarize while in the States.)
Travel fees for this service depend on the distance I must travel and
start at $75US for Tsawwassen.
Please telephone (604) 484-3681 for a more thorough explanation
and fee quote.
There is no tax in WA on notary services.
Service via Purolator, FedEx, or UPS
also available
Some clients prefer to send me original documents and copies to notarize via Purolator, FedEx, or UPS. The client does not need
to appear before me.
Diplomas, manuscripts, theses, scripts, scores, and other documents are welcome.
Please do not send documents via post.
Please do not send vital documents such as passports and birth certificates by any service or post.
Laura Vestanen, Notary Public
10,000+ notarizations over 13 years.
Available 7 days a week including most holidays by appointment only
(604) 484-3681
British Columbia number rings in Pt Roberts