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Can a notary notarize a document if the signatures are not present?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes it may. However - then the authenticity of the signature COULD be questioned at a later time (i.e.: Did THAT particular person REALLY sign the document?) whereas signing in the presence of a Notary Public would eliminate that question.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo. A notary is never to notarize an unsigned document. The primary purpose of a notary public is to verify the identity of the person furnishing the signature. By notarizing an unsigned document you don't know who signed it.
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∙ 12y agoNO! The individual whose signature is being notarized must appear in person before the notary.
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Can a notary from a foreign country notarize papers in NY?
Notaries don't notarize documents. They notarize signatures. So long as the signature occurs in the presence of the notary in the state by which the notary is licensed, they may notarize the signature.
Can a notary sign and notarize a document if they have not witnessed the signatures of the signing party's?
Simple answer--NO!
Can a Pennsylvania notary Notarize an article of agreement in West Virginia for a West Virginia property?
Notaries do not notarize documents. They notarize signatures, and they are only permitted in the state by which they are licensed. It does not matter what the document is. If the document is signed in Pennsylvania in the presence of a Pennsylvania notary, that notary can notarize the signature. If the document is signed in any other state, or outside of the presence of the notary, the notary cannot notarize the signature.
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.
Can a Indiana notary notarize a KY title?
A notary is notarizing ONLY the legality of the signatures on the title, nothing else. As long as the Notary's commission is current and valid, they may notarize any any legal document.
Can a Notary in California notarize Utah documents?
No. A California Notary cannot notarize a Hawaiin document document while THEY, themselves, are in Hawaii. Their commission is only good within the state that issued it. A Hawaiian Notary would have to notarize a document meant to be used in Hawaii.
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.
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 sign for a document sign of a person not capable to understand what their doing?
Notaries don't notarize documents, they notarize signatures. A notary is simply certifying that the signature on the document is actually the signature of the person it appears to be. The notary makes no warranties or certifications about the contents of the document or what it does. A notary rarely even reads the document. Instead, he/she will look at the signor's identification, watch them sign, and then sign and stamp as notary.
Can a notary notarize if only one signature is on the document and 2 or more are needed?
Obviously not if it says it needs 2 signatures.
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 i notarize for a family member in Alabama?
I am a notary in Iowa and a family member needs a notary.. Can I notarize the document
