A New York notary can notarize anything executed in New York. They cannot do so in another state.
It is impossible to write a will and have it mean something in a legal context without visiting an attorney. An attorney has to witness it and a notary public will have to notarize it. Wills need to be made with a lawyer.
The authority to notarize is granted by the state. If the documents are signed in West Virginia, the notary can notarize them.
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No. A notary shouldn't notarize any instrument they may derive a benefit from. Further, they should not acknowledge their own signature. That document would be extremely vulnerable to challenges.
Generally, a notary can only notarize signatures while in a state in which they have a notary commission, for the most part. Notaries can hold commissions from multiple states (in some cases). Some states also provide reciprocity to other states, meaning a notary from one state can legally notarize documents in another (although this is not common). Whether they can notarize wills or not is another question. They almost certainly can, if they can notarize at all. Unfortunately, you will need to check your state laws to be sure.
It is important that the notary is not related in any way to the client.
No. An Indiana Notary Public can only notarize in the county in which they are commissioned.
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Most banks offer notary services for their customers. They may charge a small fee for non-customers.
A Commissioner of Deeds is a Notary. So, the answer is Yes.
If the documents are signed in Kentucky. Otherwise you need to find a notary in Ohio.
A notary public does not notarize a document. He/she can notarize a signature.