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Can a lawyer notarized their own documents?
Notaries cannot notarize documents in which they have a stake. If the notary is one of the parties listed on a legal document or incurs a gain as a result of execution of the document, the notary cannot notarize it.
Can your sister notorize legal papers for a divorce and custody case?
It would be better for a third party to notarize your legal documents. Since you haven't explained the nature of the documents that need to be notarized it may be that having a family member sign the acknowledgment could make them vulnerable to challenge in the future.
What is the legal age to get documents notarized?
18 years of age.
Can you notarize for a brother?
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.
Who can officially notarize documents in the US?
In the US, notary publics, attorneys, and certain government officials like county clerks or court clerks can officially notarize documents. Each state has its own rules and requirements for who can serve as a notary public.
In Tennessee can a Notary Notarize a will?
Yes. Although a Tennessee will does not have to be notarized to be legal, having your will properly notarized so as to be "self proving" will make the probate process easier. See the information provided at the link below.
Is a photocopy of a document legal?
Copies of documents are 'legitimate.' They may not be acceptable for certain legal situations. In which a notarized copy would have to be obtained.
In New York can a wife notarize documents for her husband?
In New York, a wife generally cannot notarize documents for her husband, as notaries public are prohibited from notarizing documents in which they have a personal interest. It is recommended to hire an impartial notary public to notarize important documents to ensure legal validity.
Is a document that is required to be notarized and is not a legal document?
A signed, notarized document is a legal document.A signed, notarized document is a legal document.A signed, notarized document is a legal document.A signed, notarized document is a legal document.
Can a Virginia notary be used on a California legal probate document?
I have a California Probate document that I need to notarize. Can I have it notarized in the state of Virginia instead of California and still be legally binding?
In general In New York State can a notary notarized any kind of document for a family member?
You can notarize for a family member, but it is not a good practice to do so. If the notarized document goes to court, the opposing lawyer will use the notarization to call the document into question and possibly invalidate the document. NY notaries are not prohibited to notarize for family members. However it is not recommended to notarize for a family member in certain situation that may have certain conflict of interest and lead to complication with legal documents.
Does the power of attorney papers need to be notarized?
It depends upon the probate laws in the state where the POA is going to be used. Contacting the clerk of the probate court in the city or county of residence will obtain the needed information.
