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It depends how close a relative. If its your spouse, then almost certainly not. The notary cannot have any stake in the transaction. Familial relationships would likely guarantee a conflict of interest. This is a common problem with notarizations generally. The signature is valid, and the transaction notarized could be valid, but it is certainly not best practice.
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∙ 14y agoNo; for nobody.
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Is a will valid in Texas if Notary forgot to sign?
No, a will in Texas must be signed by the testator in the presence of at least two witnesses in order to be considered valid. The notary's signature is not required for a will to be valid in Texas.
Where does the notary stamp go?
The stamp goes next to or near the notary's signature. It should NOT cover any text or signature on the document, including the notary's signature and the stupid "notary seal goes here" statement.
If a deed is notarized in one state and the property is in another state what notary law applies?
A Notary's powers are granted by the State in which they reside but a Notary's duties are essentially the same in all states. As long as a Notary certifies a signature as valid it is acceptble in all jurisdictions
Is the notary stamp above the signature?
The appropriate location for the notary stamp is to the side or immediately underneath the notary's signature. The stamp should never be above the signature.
What words should a notary use to verify a signature only?
A notary uses the words "Subscribed and sworn before me this_____ day of______." All a notary public verifies is that the person personally appeared before them with valid ID, and signed the document in front of the notary. That is all a notary public verifies.
Who can notarize a will in Washington state?
Any notary can notarize a signature on a will. However, a will also requires the signatures of witnesses to make it valid. In most cases you must have two witnesses to the testator's signature.
What should a notary do if a person forgerd her signature?
A forged notarization, where the person claims to be a notary, should be reported to the agency that grants notary licenses and they will instruct you on how to continue. A forged signature, of a notary but not claiming to be a notary, is reported to the police.
Can a notary notarized a document the same day that his commission expire?
If the Notary's appointment was valid at the the time they witnessed the signature, it remains valid even after the Notary's commission expires.HOWEVER, if the Notary's commission was expired at the time they "witnessed" it, it is not a valid notarization.Another PerspectiveAn expired notary may affect the legality of the document. A legal document with an expired notary can be challenged. In some cases, the expired date is a typographical error and an affidavit can be executed by the notary stating the correct expiration date and that their license was in effect at the time of the signing. If possible, you should contact the notary to notarize the document again with a valid expiration date or, if that's not possible, have the document executed again with a valid notary seal.If the document cannot be corrected and its validity is challenged then it is up to a court to determine whether the expired notary seal will invalidate the document. State laws vary. In some states statutory provisions will "cure" a recorded instrument with an expired notary after a certain time period has passed.
Do all signers of a document have to be in front of notary?
In general, all signers of a document do not have to be in front of a notary at the same time. However, each signer must appear before the notary when they sign the document to have their signature notarized.
How can a notary notarize the signature of a person who lives out of the state?
A notary can notarize the signature if it is signed in front of them and done in the state where the notary is licensed. Where the signing person lives does not matter.
On a claim form is a witnessed signature the same as a notarized signature?
No, it is not the same. A signature that is merely witnessed by some other person is referred to as an "attested" signature. A notarized signature is where the signature is witnessed by a notary public with the notary affixing the appropriate stamp and seal on the document that was signed.If the claim form simply has another line for a witness to sign, it does not have to be by a notary unless the claim form specifically states that it must be by a notary.
Can an ohio notary notarize a kentucky title?
A notary does not "notarize the title" itself, a notary's job is to "notarize the signature" of the person who is signing their signature on the document(s). They are just a State certified 'witness' to the authentication of the signature on the document(s).
