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How to Prepare for Your Notarization!

Hudson Standard

Jul 1, 2021

How to Prepare for Your Notarization!

Have Your ID: Non-expired Photo on the ID Your Full Legal Name, if the documents that you're signing have your middle name then your ID must also have your middle name! 2nd Form: *It's always good to bring a second form of ID just in case, especially if your name has changed! Common examples include; your Driver's License, Passport, or Visa. These IDs are good because they hit the 6 points needed for identification. If you are unsure, call us! Writing Instrument: It is up to

How is a Medallion Stamp Different than a Notary Stamp?

Hudson Standard

Jun 9, 2021

How is a Medallion Stamp Different than a Notary Stamp?

There may be a time in your life that you're needed to get a Medallion Stamp of your signature, and you'll think to yourself; let me go to my closest notary! Well, there's actually a big difference between a Medallion Stamp and a Notary Stamp. A Medallion Stamp is often referred to as a Medallion Signature Guarantee (MSG): is a special signature guarantee used primarily when a client transfers or sells US securities. It is an assurance by the financial institution granting t

Common Mistakes for University Apostille Services of Transcripts and Diplomas

Hudson Standard

Jun 1, 2021

Common Mistakes for University Apostille Services of Transcripts and Diplomas

Now that it's graduation season, if you plan on returning to your home country. Notarization of documents Your transcript and diploma require a notarization. So don't just request a copy of your transcript or diploma, you have to actually ask for your documents to be notarized. Most universities have a notary in the office that can notarize for you but if you need a notary to go to the university we can help! Certification notarization After you receive your documents that ha

Certify Your Transcripts and Diplomas in Foreign Countries

Hudson Standard

May 26, 2021

Certify Your Transcripts and Diplomas in Foreign Countries

Congratulations You've Graduated! Now that you are going abroad, you may need to certify your transcriptions or diploma for use in a country outside the United States. Most universities give guidance on its process but can still take time and complicated. This Certification Process is often referred to as Apostille / Authentication An Apostille or Authentication is often referred as certifing documents like a diploma, official transcript, and enrollment and graduation verific

Can a Small Office Be Environmentally Sustainable?

Hudson Standard

Apr 22, 2021

Can a Small Office Be Environmentally Sustainable?

Can a small office be environmentally sustainable? Here are the small things we do to be more responsible.

Where to Find a Free or Inexpensive Notary?

Hudson Standard

Apr 1, 2021

Where to Find a Free or Inexpensive Notary?

One of the most phone calls we get are from individuals looking for a quick cheap notarization. Look we get it, sometimes you need a quick notarization and you don't want or need to pay the expensive price of a service. There are options for you! Our white service has a lot of benefits, so just remember, you get what you pay for! 1. Try your local bank branch! For the individual looking for a quick notarization, you can often find a notary at your local bank branch. Usually,

Online Vs In-Person Notarization

Hudson Standard

Mar 1, 2021

Online Vs In-Person Notarization

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.7 which legalized electronic notarizations for New York State. This action was swift and broad. With the ability to do business in person in New York suspended indefinitely for most industries, a bill was proposed in the Senate to legalize electronic notarizations. During the four months that we’ve been providing both online and in-person notarization services, we’ve found some notable

Funeral Planning for the Young and Healthy

Hudson Standard

Feb 1, 2021

Funeral Planning for the Young and Healthy

When a loved one passes, you may find that you’ve never had to think seriously about planning a funeral. It can be overwhelming to suddenly have to navigate funeral parlors, end-of-life wishes, and the many other painstaking details involved in preparing to say goodbye to a cherished friend or family member. We approached a local funeral director to learn whether it is ever too soon to plan a funeral and make end-of-life arrangements. We discovered that there are a number of

12 Months of Giving

Hudson Standard

Jan 6, 2021

12 Months of Giving

During the holiday season, we pondered how we should celebrate this year. Between marketing and cards, we thought we might have a better way to spend our money that might make a better impact. Nonprofit We want to support organizations that are making a difference in the world. That impacts our communities. Small Organizations There are so many nonprofits out there and often it’s the larger ones that get most of the funding. Being a small business ourselves we understand the

Do You Know This About Your Living Will?

Hudson Standard

Dec 1, 2020

Do You Know This About Your Living Will?

You have probably heard of a last will and testament, but how much do you know about living wills? A living will can be just as important if not more important than a last will and testament. Like many people doing estate planning, you will complete a health care proxy. Health care proxies and living wills are similar documents. They are each advance directives - that is, documents that give another individual the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are

Save Your Life with a Healthcare Proxy!

Hudson Standard

Nov 1, 2020

Save Your Life with a Healthcare Proxy!

With COVID-19 here and seemingly not going anywhere, have you ever thought about what happens if you should need a ventilator? When COVID-19 attacks your respiratory system, it may become necessary for doctors to place you on a ventilator to help your body fight the disease. Frequently, it’s necessary for you to be in a medically-induced coma while you’re connected to a ventilator. In such an event, you will be unable to make decisions on your own behalf. If you have a health

Six Documents You Need to be a Responsible Adult

Hudson Standard

Sep 1, 2020

Six Documents You Need to be a Responsible Adult

Creating Your “Just in” Case File It’s a scary time and the only thing we know for sure is no one knows what to expect next. They're a thing in this world that is just out of our control but there are still things we can control to help manage. Right now, every person over 18 years of age should have there just in case folders ready and waiting just in case. We have consulted our General Counsel and she has assisted us in listing six most important documents to update and kno

Electronic and Online Notarization During COVID-19, Our Questions for the SENATE BILL S4352B

Hudson Standard

Aug 1, 2020

Electronic and Online Notarization During COVID-19, Our Questions for the SENATE BILL S4352B

Thoughts on New York Senate Bill S4352B Finally, online notarizations are here! In fact, electronic notarizations have been here for some time but our experience has been rarely used. We’re very excited to see where this technology is going to take us. Online notarizations have been legal for some time in a few other states and can be vital during states of emergency like the current pandemic. But there are some issues that this bill doesn’t address. 1. Are the fees new or up

How can you notarize online? Learn how we do it!

Hudson Standard

Jul 1, 2020

How can you notarize online? Learn how we do it!

The Process of Online Notarization Many people call to ask the online notarization process considering it’s so new to New York State. We can't speak to other notaries but this is what the process at Hudson Standard Alliance, LLC. In this post, we list out the step by step process as to explain. 1. Inquire about a service: If you’re unsure about the process or have questions, call, text or email and Evie or Cheryl will answer any of your questions. It would be our pleasure to

Everything you need to know about our NYS Online Notarization

Hudson Standard

Jun 1, 2020

Everything you need to know about our NYS Online Notarization

Understanding the Executive Order 202.7 and how we meet the requirements. In March, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an executive order the directly impacts notarization in New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order is currently valid until April 18th, 2020; unless an extension is made. After reviewing the order, we at Hudson Standard have adapted our services to meet the needs of our clients that require an online notarization. As we have done in the pa

How to Prepare for Your Automobile Closing

Hudson Standard

May 1, 2020

How to Prepare for Your Automobile Closing

Congratulations on your new vehicle! You're almost there! Usually, using a Mobile Notary for the closing means you purchased your car online or are co-signing for someone. Since this may be the first time you're using a mobile notary, we want to walk you through the process. Please keep in mind that this isn't just signing one document but signing just as if you went into the car dealership. Items to Have Ready Two Forms of Identification Primary: Driver's License Military ID

A Seller's Guideto Prepare for Your Notary Appointment

Hudson Standard

Apr 1, 2020

A Seller's Guideto Prepare for Your Notary Appointment

There are two of the happiest days in a homeowner's life, the day you buy and the day you sell! Congratulations on selling your property! Here's what you can expect when closing the property. Items to Bring to the Closing: Valid and non-expired Identification Supporting Documents Requested by Lender Power of Attorney Trust Documents Banking Information (Voided Check) Routing Number Account Number *1031 Exchange Account Information The Process: The Notary will be assigned to y

How to Prepare for Your Notarization!

Hudson Standard

Mar 1, 2020

How to Prepare for Your Notarization!

Need a document notarized? Here's what you need to know. Who's it for? International: If it's international, you'll need either an Apostille or Authentication. This is a bit more complicated and you may need more assistance. Domestic: If the document is for use in the US, that's perfect! Have your ID ready! Actual ID: Make sure you actually have your physical ID, we can't look at photocopies or a picture. We need to be able to hold the ID and examine it. Full Legal Name: You

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