We are a notary public in Texas we performs legal functions to ensure the authenticity of documents and the identities of the people involved: 

• Witnessing signatures: Notaries confirm that the signer is who they claim to be and that they understand and voluntarily signed the document. 

• Administering oaths: Notaries place the signer under oath and take an affirmation of the truthfulness of a statement. 

• Certifying copies: Notaries can certify copies of nonrecordable documents. 

• Taking depositions: Notaries can issue a subpoena for a written deposition. 

• Protesting instruments: Notaries can make a written statement at the request of the holder of a negotiable instrument.