0
It is poor practice to notarize the documents of family members. In some States it is expressly forbidden. A notary should never notarize a document under which she/he would benefit. That would make the document vulnerable to challenge.
You should check the laws in your state.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Yes, a notary can typically notarize a document for a sibling, including a brother, as long as they are not a party to the transaction and do not have a financial interest in the document being notarized. The notary will still need to verify the brother's identity and witness the signing of the document in person.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoOnly if your brother in law is a legal notary. The notary must be legal to make the documents legal. The notary needs to be licensed.
It is poor practice to notarize your own documents or the documents of family members. In some States it is expressly forbidden.
Check with your Secretary of State in the State in which you live in to verify.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoYou can WITNESS your brothers documents but you cannot Notarize them unless you are a state certified Notary Public.
Even then most (all?) states prohibit a Notary from witnessing a family members documents.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you use the word notarize in a sentence?
I need to have the contract notarized before it can be legally binding.
Who can notarize signatures in British Columbia?
In British Columbia, notaries public and lawyers authorized to practice law can notarize signatures. Additionally, certain authorized officials such as municipal clerks or commissioners for taking affidavits may also have the authority to notarize signatures in specific situations.
Can a cpa notarize a document in the US?
In most states, a CPA does not have the authority to notarize documents. Notarization requires a notary public, who is a designated public official. It is important to use a licensed notary public for this purpose.
Can a notary notarize a document for family member in Georgia?
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
Can a notary in Georgia notarize a document for a family member?
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
Does Kroger notarize letters?
Do Krogers notarize letters
Can a notary public notarize a document for a family member in Alabama?
A notary public does not notarize a document. He/she can notarize a signature.
What part of speech is the word notarize?
The word notarize is a verb.
What spot do you notarize on a car title?
you just notarize the sellers signature!
Can a lawyer notarize documents om NJ?
can a lawyer notarize a document in NJ
Can a notary republic notarize a medical form for a family member in Illinois?
Here is what it says on http://www.flgov.com/pdfs/ref_manual11-22.pdf page 19: Prohibited Acts for Notaries From Chapter 117, Florida Statutes A notary public may not notarize a signature on a document if: The person whose signature is to be notarized is the spouse, son, daughter, mother, or father of the notary public. §117.107(11). From what I've read brother, sister, cousins (IE. extended family) appear to OK to notarize. Still, just to be safe just get an unrelated notary to notarize your document.
Can you notarize your own translations in New York State?
No. There is no state where you can notarize your own documents.
Can a West Virginia notary notarize an Ohio Durable Power of Attorney papers?
The authority to notarize is granted by the state. If the documents are signed in West Virginia, the notary can notarize them.
Can a notary notarize a corporate document where they are an officer of the corporation?
yes. they can notarize anything but their own personal documentation. they can notarize company documentations.
Can you notarize a will for the father of your granddaughter if your daughter never married the father?
Being able to notarize a document has no relationship to whether or not someone is married. If you are properly authorized to notarize documents, and you follow proper procedure for confirming the signatures on the documents in question, then you can notarize the will, if not, you cannot.
Is it legal to notarize an affidavit for your wife?
No. It it is not. The law states that a notary may not notarize for friends or relatives.
What is cost to notarize?
There is no fixed cost. Many notaries will do it for free. Banks will often notarize a document at no charge for their customers. The average cost for a notary to notarize a document at the courthouse is $6.00.
