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No, a notary is just someone recognized by the state to legally witness documents. You can find one at your local branch bank,
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No, you do not have to be a lawyer to be a notary. The requirements for becoming a notary vary by jurisdiction, but in many places, you simply need to meet certain age and residency requirements and complete a training or exam. Being a lawyer may provide additional knowledge and experience that can be beneficial in the notary role, but it is not a prerequisite.
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Is it better to get a lawyer for immigration than a notary?
I think you should be a lawyer.
Is a Will signed by a notary but not a lawyer valid in NJ?
There is no requirement for an attorney to sign a will. It has to be witnessed and may require a notary.
Do I need a lawyer to write a contract for business or just a notary?
In the US, a notary certifies the validity of a signature only. For legal advice, including contracts, see a lawyer.
Can a lawyer sign as a notary?
Not unless he is a registered notary public.
Do you need a lawyer for a will to be legal?
No, but it could help you if you had it a notary sign it.
Who can be a notary public?
Anyone who has applied for and received their state notary certification. More specifically, notary public is not a title that arrives for free when you become a doctor, lawyer, or judge, you must still apply to become a notary and pass the notary test.
How much do a notary get to sit in on a legal phone call?
There would be no need for a notary to be on a phone call between a lawyer and client. I am a notary and my job is to notarize documents not listen in between client and attorney.
What is the notary of the public?
A "Notary Public" or a "Public Notary" is a legal professional (e.g. a Lawyer) who can put their signature on a document and say it is what it says it is. For example, you may need a Notary Public to sign a photocopy of your passport to show that it is a genuine photocopy of your actual passport.
Who can sign an affidavit in Ontario Canada?
Usually an affidavid is a legal document and should be signed in the presence of a notary public. The notary public is a lawyer and will charge a small fee to witness your signature and affix a notary seal. If you cannot afford a lawyer you may qualify for legal aid through a community legal clinic.
Does a will have to go through probate court if a lawyer wrote out the will and had stamp by a notary public?
Yes.
Where can one find a notary in California?
Any lawyer in California can serve as a notary. However, some are not willing to do so, but if asked will provide the details of local notaries in the area.
What was da vincis parents jobs?
His father was a notary (similar to a lawyer) in Florence. His mother was a house servant.
