Notary/Translator Registration – Wills Clinic

No notary, no signed will. This clinic doesn’t happen without you.

SALSA’s Wills Clinic pairs volunteer attorneys and law students with low-income San Antonians to prepare wills and ancillary documents at no cost. But a will isn’t a will until it’s properly executed — which is where our volunteer notaries come in.

What You’ll Do

• Notarize self-proving affidavits and ancillary documents as clients finish with their attorney
• Verify identification and witness signatures alongside SALSA staff
• Work with the clinic’s volunteer witnesses to complete each execution

What to Bring
Your commission, seal or stamp, and your notary journal. SALSA provides the documents, the workspace, and a brief walk-through of the execution process before clients arrive.

Who Should Volunteer
Any commissioned Texas notary in good standing. Paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals are especially welcome. No estate planning background needed — the attorneys handle the drafting; you handle the execution.

Why It Matters
Every document you notarize is one a family can actually rely on. Without a properly executed will and self-proving affidavit, a family’s estate plan is just paper, and their home may still end up in probate court. Your few hours are the difference between a draft and a legally binding document.