At Sho' Biz Intelligence Collectives, supporting New York’s small businesses and families goes beyond managing back-office spreadsheets — it means providing accessible, reliable safeguards to protect our community’s legal and financial transactions. Today, we are excited to announce our newest operational expansion — Notary Public Services for clients in Brooklyn, across the five boroughs, and online.
What Does a Notary Public Do?
At its core, a Notary Public acts as an impartial, state-commissioned witness to the signing of important legal and personal documents. The primary duty is verifying the identity of all signers, ensuring everyone is acting of their own free will without coercion, and administering oaths where required. This simple verification process is what turns everyday paperwork into legally binding, court-ready, and fraud-resistant instruments.
In our daily work across the community, notarizations touch almost every corner of life. Common practical examples include (but not limited to):
Pension & Union Filings: Annual pension verification forms and benefit election statements for teachers' associations and public employee unions.
Legal & Court Matters: Arbitrary statements, sworn affidavits, and formal evidence declarations prepared for ongoing civil court cases.
Family & Youth Activities: Parental and guardian consent forms, travel authorizations, and liability waivers for youth soccer leagues and community sports organizations.
Vehicle & Asset Transfers: DMV title transfers, vehicle gift affidavits, and bill of sale ownership documents.
Protecting Local Business & Property Integrity
A notary public serves as a vital civic buffer against fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized property transfers. In a dense, fast-moving market like New York City, rigorous document authentication ensures that deeds, power-of-attorney grants, and business agreements stand up under scrutiny.
The growing need for thorough verification is highlighted by recent industry findings from the American Land Title Association (ALTA):
ALTA Real Estate & Impersonation Fraud Trends
Firms Reporting Fraud Attempts
2024 Survey :
████████ 28%
2026 Survey :
███████████████ 59%
*Attempts more than doubled in two years
Average Financial Impact of Paid Claims
Over $100,000 :
██████████████ 50%
$25k - $100k :
████████████ 42%
Under $25k :
██ 8%
Rising Fraud Exposure: According to the ALTA Seller Impersonation Fraud Study, 59% of settlement firms reported experiencing seller impersonation fraud attempts, which is more than double the 28% reported previously.
High Costs for Property Owners: When fraud succeeds, the loss can be devastating. ALTA’s survey found that 50% of paid fraud claims exceeded $100,000.
Multi-Layered Defenses: To counter deepfakes and spoofed contact details, 94% of title firms now require multi-layered identity checks and verified notaries before executing real estate transfers.
Community Trust Through Rigorous Credentials
At Sho' Biz Intelligence Collectives, we manage every signing session with absolute procedural discipline to safeguard all parties involved.
Our notary practice is anchored by recognized professional credentials:
Active Professional Memberships: Proud active member of both the National Notary Association (NNA) and the American Society of Notaries (ASN), maintaining full compliance with New York State statutes.
Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insured: Fully backed by Errors and Omissions insurance to protect signers and businesses.
Flexible Access: Offering mobile in-person visits across Brooklyn and NYC alongside secure Remote Online Notarization (RON) powered by industry-leading secure platforms like BlueNotary and OneNotary for maximum convenience.
Our Flexible Access
Transparent & Accessible Pricing
We believe access to essential legal services should be clear and predictable. Our complete rate breakdown including statutory state fees, travel rates, and electronic notarization fees is fully published for public review.
Need a document notarized or want to arrange a mobile session? Visit our Notary Service & Fee Schedule Page to book your session today.