L&DEED Notary and Legal Services, Inc.

Trusted Notary & Legal Support in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery Counties, and Southern New Jersey

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About L & Deed

L & Deed is a multi-service company providing notary, paralegal, and translation services in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery Counties, and Southern New Jersey.

Over the years, we have earned a reputation of excellence with professional, prompt, and reliable service.

WE HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH AUTHENTICATIONS AND APOSTILLES

L & Deed's clients include the general public as well as lenders, brokers, escrow, corporate clients, doctors, and legal offices.

We specialize in assisting individuals with busy schedules or specialized needs.
Please contact us at 215-869-2594 for appointments or mobile service. We offer discounts for multiple documents that require translation, notarization, legalization, authentication, or apostille.
We are available to answer all your questions in English and Russian.
Мы говорим по-русски.

WE ARE CERTIFIED, BONDED, LICENSED, AND INSURED

L & Deed is a member of the American Translators Association, The Philadelphia Association of Paralegals, National Notary Association, and Pennsylvania Association of Notaries.

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Our Services

Certified Translations

L & Deed's certified document translation services are intended for official use where documents must be presented to authorities for legal purposes.

L & Deed follows strict industry and government translation standards, offering Notary Public services when needed. Our certified translations are accepted by most governmental and non-governmental institutions worldwide.

Some common examples of certified translations include:

  • Birth Certificate Translation
  • Marriage Certificates Translation
  • Divorce Certificates Translation
  • Death Certificates Translation
  • Judgment Translation
  • Wills Translation
  • Academic Degrees Translation
  • Diplomas Translation
  • Adoption Papers Translation
  • Naturalization Papers Translation
  • Immigration Documents Translation
  • Police Clearance Translation
  • Driver License Translation
  • ID Cards / Passport Translation
  • Immunization Records Translation
  • Name Change Certificates Translation

In Office and Mobile Notary Public

We notarize Powers of Attorney, Divorce Documents, Affidavits, Bank Forms, Health Proxies, and more.

We are available for home, office, nursing home, and hospital visits — with experience working respectfully with elderly and disabled clients.

Apostilles and Authentications of Documents

We assist with obtaining apostilles and authentications for your documents intended for international use — ensuring legal recognition abroad.

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Tax and Bookkeeping Services

  • Tax Preparation and Filing Services (Individual & Small Business)
  • Amended Tax Returns
  • Bookkeeping
  • Small Business Formation
  • Sales Tax Returns

Our goal is to make the preparation process as easy as possible for you and to minimize your tax liability through careful planning. Your tax preparation interview can be conducted in person, by mail, or via email — whichever is most convenient for you.

Please use our PDF Tax Preparation Checklist to help you get organized.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Notary Public is a person of proven integrity appointed by the state to witness signatures, collect sworn statements, and administer oaths using a seal to confirm presence at signing.

The signer must appear before the notary, prove identity, and confirm understanding and willingness to sign. The notary doesn't decide the type of act — it's based on the document or instruction.

No. A Notary is not permitted to give legal advice or prepare legal documents unless also licensed as a paralegal or attorney.

To deter fraud. A Notary verifies identity and ensures the signer enters into an agreement knowingly and willingly.

No. Notaries confirm the identity of the signer. They are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of the document.

Yes, but only with valid reason — such as doubt about identity, willingness, competence, or suspicion of fraud. Discrimination is not acceptable.

A Notary must verify identity using valid, unexpired, government-issued ID like a passport or driver’s license.

  • State-issued driver's license
  • State-issued ID card
  • U.S. passport
  • U.S. military ID
  • State or local government ID
  • Permanent resident card (“green card”)
  • Foreign passport