Business & Commercial Notary Services
Whether you’re launching a startup, operating an LLC, managing a sole proprietorship, or growing an established business, JJLBS Remote Closing Services provides professional Remote Online Notarization for a wide range of business and commercial documents. From contracts and banking documents to business affidavits, estate planning, and commercial loan signings, we’re committed to delivering secure, accurate, and convenient notarial services—helping you keep your business moving forward with confidence.
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1. Business Formation & Organization
These documents establish or manage the business itself.
Most Common Notarial Act: Acknowledgment
Examples include:
- Articles of Organization (when required)
- Operating Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Shareholder Agreements
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Business Succession Agreements
- Membership Interest Transfers
- Capital Contribution Agreements
2. Banking & Financial Documents
Banks frequently require notarization before opening certain accounts or extending credit.
Common Notarial Act: Acknowledgment
Examples include:
- Bank Signature Resolutions
- Business Loan Agreements
- SBA Loan Documents
- Lines of Credit
- Commercial Guarantees
- Equipment Financing
- Merchant Account Agreements
- Treasury Management Authorizations
3. Commercial Real Estate
Business owners regularly sign documents involving commercial property.
Common Notarial Acts
- Individual Acknowledgment
- Corporate Acknowledgment
- LLC/Authorized Representative Acknowledgment
- Trustee Acknowledgment
Examples:
- Commercial Leases
- Property Purchases
- Commercial Mortgages
- Deeds
- Easements
- Lease Assignments
4. Sworn Business Statements
Whenever a business owner must swear the truth of a statement.
Common Notarial Act
Jurat
Examples include:
- Affidavits
- Financial Affidavits
- Affidavits of Lost Documents
- Proof of Business Ownership
- Litigation Affidavits
- Vendor Affidavits
- Insurance Affidavits
5. Intellectual Property
Authors, inventors, consultants, and creators frequently use notarization.
Common Notarial Acts
- Acknowledgment
- Jurat
Examples:
- Copyright Assignment Agreements
- Trademark Assignments
- Intellectual Property Licenses
- Author Identity Affidavits
- Ownership Affidavits
- Publishing Agreements
- NDA Agreements (when requested)
6. Contract Execution
Businesses sign contracts daily.
Common Notarial Act
Acknowledgment
Examples:
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Consulting Agreements
- Vendor Contracts
- Master Service Agreements
- Client Service Contracts
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Franchise Agreements
7. Human Resources
Some employment documents require notarization.
Examples:
- Employment Contracts
- Executive Agreements
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Separation Agreements
- Employee Affidavits
8. Estate Planning for Business Owners
Business interests often become part of an estate plan.
Common Notarial Acts
- Individual Acknowledgment
- Trustee Acknowledgment
- Attorney-in-Fact Acknowledgment
Examples:
- Revocable Trusts
- Business Succession Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Certifications of Trust
- Assignment of LLC Interests
9. Government Filings
Businesses frequently submit notarized documents to government agencies.
Examples include:
- Permit Applications
- Licensing Affidavits
- Compliance Statements
- Regulatory Filings
- Tax Affidavits
10. Litigation
Businesses involved in lawsuits routinely execute notarized documents.
Common Notarial Act
Jurat
Examples:
- Verified Complaints
- Verified Answers
- Sworn Affidavits
- Witness Statements
- Discovery Verifications
- Collection Affidavits
11. Certified Copies (Virginia)
Virginia notaries may certify eligible copies of original documents, subject to Virginia law.
Common business uses include:
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreements
- EIN Confirmation Letters
- Business Licenses
- Insurance Certificates
- Contracts
- Professional Certifications
- Internal Business Policies
Certain records—such as vital records or court records—generally must be obtained from the official issuing authority rather than certified by a notary.
12. Loan Closings
This is one of the largest areas for Notary Signing Agents.
Examples:
- Commercial Loans
- SBA Loans
- Equipment Financing
- Business Lines of Credit
- Commercial Refinances
- Construction Loans
These packages often contain multiple documents requiring acknowledgments, while some include affidavits requiring jurats.
13. Sole Proprietors
Even without an LLC, sole proprietors commonly need notarization for:
- DBA (Assumed Name) filings (where required)
- Vendor Agreements
- Service Contracts
- Affidavits
- Powers of Attorney
- Business Loan Documents
- Equipment Financing
- Insurance Claims
- Lease Agreements
14. E-Commerce & Online Businesses
Examples include:
- Amazon Seller Documentation
- Etsy Shop Agreements
- Wholesale Contracts
- Distribution Agreements
- Affiliate Agreements
- Influencer Contracts
- Digital Content Licensing
- Software Licensing Agreements
The Four Most Common Notarial Acts for Businesses
Across all industries, these are the notarial acts business owners encounter most frequently:
| Notarial Act | Typical Business Use |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgment | Contracts, deeds, loans, business agreements, LLC documents, banking documents |
| Jurat | Affidavits, sworn statements, verified pleadings, compliance documents |
| Oath or Affirmation | Swearing in officers, witnesses, or individuals making oral declarations |
| Certified Copy (where authorized) | Certifying eligible copies of original business records for use with banks, licensing agencies, insurers, or other organizations |
Business Services You Could Offer Through JJLBS Remote Closing Services
Given your credentials as a Virginia Traditional & Electronic Notary, Remote Online Notary (RON), and Notary Signing Agent, your business can market services tailored to entrepreneurs, including:
- LLC & Business Formation Document Notarization
- Commercial & SBA Loan Signings
- Real Estate Investor Closings
- Estate Planning for Business Owners
- Author & Publisher Document Notarization
- Business Affidavits & Compliance Documents
- Certified Copies of Eligible Business Records (Virginia law)
- Vendor & Contractor Agreement Notarization
- Corporate Resolutions & Banking Documents
- Intellectual Property & Licensing Agreements
- Remote Online Notarization for Entrepreneurs Nationwide (where permitted by law)
This portfolio positions JJLBS Remote Closing Services to serve not only individual consumers but also attorneys, accountants, banks, title companies, publishers, real estate professionals, consultants, and small businesses that require reliable, legally compliant remote notarial services.
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