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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.
Is a power of attorney valid if the notary seal has expired?
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.
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 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.
i bought a last will and testament packet and i need to know can a notary public verify the information and notarize it and it becomes legal and stand-up in court.?
In the state of Louisiana it is required that a notary public notarize a last will and testament, which ensures the document will be self-proving; however, the notary cannot provide you will legal advice regarding the will.
Who can notarize power of attorney?
Someone who has no legal capacity, e.g. a person who is mentally incapable, a minor, etc.
Does a notary have to keep a copy of the document that they notarize?
The notary does not keep a copy of documents they notarize. The owner of the document or the parties involved in the transaction may make a copy. If the document is recorded in the land records, anyone can obtain a copy.
Is it legal to notarize an affidavit for your wife?
No. It it is not. The law states that a notary may not notarize for friends or relatives.
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?
Is it legal to witness a signature on a document if the signatory is not present?
Anyone who actually witnesses the person signing can be a signature witness. Only a notary can notarize the signature, and only if the document is signed in front of them.
Can an notary notarize for her ex husband?
A Notary Public (at least in Illinois--I have not researched the issue regarding other states) may notarize any signature other than his or her own. That said, in some communities, such a notarization is considered to be inappropriate (though not ineffectual). It would be vulnerable to challenge if the notary derives any benefit from the document.
Can you sign a power of attorney without a notary?
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)
