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Notarizing the SEP means that you have completed the form in person before a Notary Public. A notary public is a person appointed by the state government to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing various official fraud-deterrent acts related to signing important documents.
By completing the document before a Notary Public, you are ensuring that your identity is confirmed.
Notaries can be found in a variety of places. The most common locations would be UPS stores, libraries, banks, AAA, or law firms. You can use this link to assist you in your search: https://www.nationalnotary.org/resources-for/public/find-a-notary
Online notaries are not allowed to be used. National leaders in financial aid administration have clarified with the Department of Education that they do not recognize online notaries as acceptable for this document.
By completing the document before a Notary Public, you are ensuring that your identity is confirmed.
Notaries can be found in a variety of places. The most common locations would be UPS stores, libraries, banks, AAA, or law firms. You can use this link to assist you in your search: https://www.nationalnotary.org/resources-for/public/find-a-notary
Online notaries are not allowed to be used. National leaders in financial aid administration have clarified with the Department of Education that they do not recognize online notaries as acceptable for this document.
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