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Plain-English guides to fingerprint cards, notarizations, estate signings and apostilles, plus updates from our visits across Brooklyn and the five boroughs.

Real Estate

October 30, 2026

Signing a deed transfer in NYC: what to have ready before the notary arrives

Moving a home to a child, a spouse or a trust starts with one signature in front of a notary. Here's what to line up so the deed is signed right the first time, and how to protect it afterward.

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Mobile Notary

October 8, 2026

Planning a hospital or nursing home notary visit: a checklist for families

When a parent or loved one needs to sign papers from a hospital bed, a little preparation saves a second visit. Here's what to line up before the notary arrives.

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A notary stamp and pen beside a document on a wooden desk

Apostilles

October 8, 2026

Apostille vs. notarization: what's the difference?

A notarized document isn't automatically ready for use abroad. Here's how notarization and an apostille fit together, and which office issues yours.

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Illustration of an FD-258 applicant fingerprint card with ten rolled prints

Ink Fingerprinting

October 8, 2026

FD-258, FD-1164 or SF-87? How to tell which fingerprint card you need

Three ink fingerprint cards look almost identical, but agencies won't accept the wrong one. Here's how to tell which card your application calls for.

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