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NOTARY SERVICES FOR THE INCARCERATED

Access to Notarial Services Does Not Necessarily End at the Facility Door JJLBS Remote Closing and Notary ServicesNotary Education & Professional Practice NewsletterAugust 2026 INTRODUCTION Incarceration can substantially restrict a person’s movement and access to ordinary professional services, but it does not automatically eliminate the need—or ability—to execute important legal, financial, family, business, and personalContinue reading “NOTARY SERVICES FOR THE INCARCERATED”

Notarizing for Incarcerated Individuals: What Every Signer and Family Should Know

When people think about notary services, they often picture real estate closings, powers of attorney, or estate planning documents. However, one of the most important—and often misunderstood—areas of notarization involves serving individuals who are incarcerated. Whether an inmate needs to execute a power of attorney, sign legal documents, complete an affidavit, or handle personal businessContinue reading “Notarizing for Incarcerated Individuals: What Every Signer and Family Should Know”

Why a Virginia Notarial Certificate Must Be Used During a Virginia Remote Online Notarization

Published by JJLBS Remote Closing Services One of the most common questions we receive from clients across the country is: “I live in another state. Shouldn’t I use my state’s notarial certificate?” The answer is generally no. If your notarization is being performed by a Virginia Remote Online Notary, the notarial certificate should ordinarily complyContinue reading “Why a Virginia Notarial Certificate Must Be Used During a Virginia Remote Online Notarization”

Understanding Virginia Notarial Certificates: Why Choosing the Right One Matters

Published by JJLBS Remote Closing Services If you’ve ever needed a document notarized, you’ve probably focused on finding a notary and scheduling an appointment. But there’s another important part of the process that many people don’t think about until they’re sitting in front of the notary: Which notarial certificate does my document require? It’s oneContinue reading “Understanding Virginia Notarial Certificates: Why Choosing the Right One Matters”

Why Your Notary Signing Agent Can’t Answer Questions About Your Loan

Published by JJLBS Remote Closing Services Buying a home or refinancing your mortgage is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a significant amount of paperwork. During your loan signing appointment, it’s natural to have questions about the documents you’re signing. One of the most common questions borrowers ask is: “Can you explain myContinue reading “Why Your Notary Signing Agent Can’t Answer Questions About Your Loan”

Welcome to JJLBS Remote Closing Services: A Better Way to Notarize Important Documents

Who We Are

JJLBS Remote Closing Services is proudly owned and operated by Lawanda Boddie-Slack, a Virginia Traditional & Electronic Notary and Certified Notary Signing Agent dedicated to serving individuals, families, businesses, attorneys, lenders, title companies, and real estate professionals.

As a certified signing agent with a current background screening and authorization to perform both Remote Online Notarization (RON) and In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN), our goal is to provide a professional experience built on integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.