​Hello! My name is Abraham Zamora, a professional notary public who specializes in notarizing documents at detention facilities, including the West Valley Detention Center here in Rancho Cucamonga.

Today, I’m going to guide you through the process of notarizing a power of attorney for an inmate at this facility.

I’ll also explain the different types of power of attorneys available in California.

But please note, I am not an attorney, and this video is for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice."

"Let’s start with the three key steps to notarize a power of attorney at West Valley Detention Center:"

The first step is to ensure you have the power of attorney that best suits your needs and the needs of the inmate. I’ll discuss this in more detail in a moment.

The second step is to make sure that the inmates understands and agrees to sign the power of attorney. This is because consent is required for a notary to be able notarize a document in California. Making sure the inmate understands what they are signing before sending a notary ensures that all actions are legally binding and consensual."

The Third step is to hire a notary who specializes in notarizing documents inside of detention centers. By contacting a notary like myself who is experienced in navigating the rules and security protocols, you will ensures a smooth and compliant notarization process."

Now, let’s talk about the different types of power of attorney available in California

The first one is what’s called a General Power of Attorney. This power of attorney grants broad powers to your agent, who is the person the inmate is giving power to, so they can handle their financial and personal affairs. Now this power of attorney is powerful, but, it becomes invalid if the inmate become incapacitated."

The next one is the Durable Power of Attorney. And this one is similar to a general Power of Attonrey, but it remains in effect even if the inmate become incapacitated. This is usually a good choice for long-term planning, like for example if the inmate is going to be sentenced to state prison for a long time.

The next one is the Limited Power of Attorney. And this Power of Attorney is usually used for specific tasks, like selling property or managing a particular financial transaction. It is a precise and time-bound power of attorney.

The next one is the Medical Power of Attorney. This power of attorney allows the agent to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the inmate when the the inmate is unable to do so themselves. This type of power of attorney is usually used when medical preparedness is required.

Finally we have the Springing Power of Attorney: And this type of power of attorney usually activates only under certain conditions that the inmate specifies, such as in the event of the inmates incapacitation. This type of power of attorney offers the inmate more control over when the Power of attorney becomes activated.

Now although these documents are being signed inside of a correction facility, it is important to note that in most cases, these power of attorneys will stay in affect even after the inmate is released.

Choosing the right power of attorney is crucial for ensuring the inmates affairs are handled according to their wishes. By understanding how each power of attorney works, you will be well on your way to helping them do just that.

If you need notary services at the West Valley Detention Center or have any questions about power of attorneys, please feel free to contact me at 951-723-7254 or email me at [email protected]

And remember, for legal advice, please make sure to consult with a licensed attorney.

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There are 2 types of Marriage Licenses; Public and Confidential.

A Public Marriage License will allow anyone to request a copy of your Marriage Certificate once you are married. You can get married anywhere in California and you will need two witnesses with you when you turn in your marriage license application.

When a Confidential license is issued for a marriage, the marriage record will be maintained as Confidential. ONLY the married couple may obtain copies of the marriage certificate, EXCEPT by order of the Superior Court. Once a Confidential marriage license is issued, the ceremony must be performed within the County of Riverside. You will not need two witnesses when you turn in your marriage license application.

PLEASE NOTE: The office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder strongly advises that a Public marriage license be issued except in those instances where the confidentiality of the marriage date is important. It has been our experience that complications frequently arise when copies are requested and can ONLY be issued to the married couple.

To obtain a Public marriage license you must meet the following requirements:

• Both parties MUST be 18 years of age or older. If one or both parties are under 18, then a court order for the minor must be obtained before a license can be issued. This applies to emancipated minors as well. The minor must bring the original court order.
• Both parties MUST come into the office TOGETHER to obtain the marriage license.
• Both parties MUST have a valid, current picture I.D. The I.D. must be government issued. Some examples include: State issued Drivers License or I.D. card; Military I.D.; Green Card; Naturalization Certificate; Passport.
• If either party has been divorced or has had a dissolution of a State Registered Domestic Partnership within 90 days of the issuance of the marriage license, a copy of the FINAL Dissolution IS REQUIRED. We will take a copy of the register of actions showing the written final decree of dissolution has been entered. The divorce paperwork does not need to be certified. A copy of a Minute Order IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

To obtain a confidential marriage license you must not only meet the requirements for a Public marriage license, you must also meet the following requirements:

• Both parties must be 18 years of age or older.
• Both parties must swear in writing that they have already been living together.
• The marriage ceremony may be performed ONLY in Riverside County.

Now you will need to fill out the marriage application. To print a marriage license application click here.

The County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses Monday thru Friday (except holidays) from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Licenses are valid for 90 days.

Riverside County Clerk
2724 Gateway Drive
Riverside, CA 92502
951.486.7000

The fee for a public marriage license is $90.00
The fee for a confidential marriage license is $100.00