What is an Attestor?

An attestor is a person who witnesses or verifies the authenticity of a document, signature, or other legal instrument. In other words, an attestor provides confirmation that the document or signature is genuine and has not been tampered with.

Attestors are commonly used in legal and financial contexts to ensure the integrity of important documents, such as wills, contracts, and deeds. They may be required to sign their name and provide a statement confirming that they have witnessed the signing of the document, or they may be asked to verify the identity of the person signing the document.

In some cases, attestors may also be responsible for notarizing the document, which involves verifying the identity of the signer and ensuring that they are aware of the contents of the document and are signing it voluntarily.

Overall, the role of an attestor is to provide an additional layer of authenticity and security to important documents, helping to ensure that they are legally binding and enforceable.