The authority to notarize is granted by the state. If the documents are signed in West Virginia, the notary can notarize them.
It is important that the notary is not related in any way to the client.
A Commissioner of Deeds is a Notary. So, the answer is Yes.
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Most banks offer notary services for their customers. They may charge a small fee for non-customers.
A New York notary can notarize anything executed in New York. They cannot do so in another state.
Not enough information is given with which to answer the question. WHAT kind of "agent" is being referred to? However this general statement can be made; an individiual acting under a "power of attorney" CANNOT notarize any documents bearing their own signature. In other words, they cannot sign something acting in their capacity as a POA and then, if they also happen to be a Notary Public, they cannot notarize that same document.
Someone who has no legal capacity, e.g. a person who is mentally incapable, a minor, etc.
If that family member in any way would benefit from the POA or have any interest in the appointment of the chosen attorney-in-fact then they should not notarize the POA. In fact, it would be better to have it notarized by a disinterested third party to avoid any future challenges to the actions taken under the powers of the POA by the attorney-in-fact.
This question could be interpreted 2 ways: 1.) Does power of attorney give you the right to notarize a document on behalf of a notary? No, a notary is someone that is licensed from the State to witness forms. 2.) Can you use a power of attorney form to notarize a document? No, you need a notary form. (see link below to free notary form)
No. Absolutely no.
If the notary's license was current at the time he notarized your document, your document is perfectly legal. If there is a question of legality, have the dates of the POA amended and resign and notarize.