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A notary works for an employer that prepare documents that need to be notarized. Can the notary prepare the documents as well and still notarize them?
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∙ 14y ago
It depends on the state, but most states do not permit a notary to engage in the practice of law unless the notary is an attorney. Preparing documents, meaning you create or modify the language of the documents, is generally considered the practice of law.
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∙ 14y ago
No, a notary public cannot prepare or draft the documents that they will later notarize. It is considered a conflict of interest and goes against the ethical responsibilities of a notary. Their role is to verify the identity of the individuals signing the documents and ensure that the signing process is conducted legally.
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