No, but without a notary it makes it easier for one person to say "hey, I was never there, I never signed that." With a notary there is essentially a witness to the signing.
The notary seal and notary's signature does not make a document a binding contract. The signatures on a contract can be notarized. However, when a document if notarized, the notary is simply stating that to the best of their knowledge the signature is that of the person signing the document. In other words, the notary verifies a signature that they witness. A contract would be binding once the participants sign it in front of the notary and the document is notarized.
Yes, promissory notes can be legally binding even if not notarized. Notarization is not typically required for a promissory note to be enforceable, as long as the essential elements of a contract are present and the parties consent to the terms.
"Sign, date and notarize them and file for safekeeping."
An agreement does not get notarized. A signature does. Most contracts do not need notarized signatures to be binding.
A rent to lease agreement does not need to be notarized in the state of Idaho. Even though it is not the law, it is a good idea to ensure the quality of services in the contract.
does a Songwriter contract with a Power Of Attorney clause need to be notarized? if it is not notarized does that make the entire contract invalid? Thank You, Ray Rector
It depends on the type of contract. A contract usually does NOT have to be notarized. Any private contracts for sales of goods or services do not require a notary signature. Additionally, some court papers, such as petitions and motions do not have to be notarized since the person filing the form is usually the person who drafted it. With a few states as exceptions, divorce papers do not require a notarized signature either. There is a requirement that certain documents be notarized, such as a real property deed (such as would be for a house or apartment). Unless specifically required by state or municipal law, a contract does not have to be acknowledged before a notary public. Of course, this is not a true legal opinion. If you have a specific contract and you wish to assess its validity, please bring it to a lawyer. Also note that this Answer from WikiAnswers does not create Attorney-Client privilege nor can it be considered true legal advice.
It MUST be registered with the court.
A notarized document is not necessarily a legally binding document. A properly written and properly signed and propely notarized document may help you in court, but the only thing a notarized document proves is that the people who signed the document were who they said they were.
A simple contract is a contract that is made orally or in writing. This type of contract is not notarized or legally recorded.
A document is legally binding if it has been notarized by a licensed notary. It is also legally binding if it has been filed in court.
No. A contract signed and dated by both parties is binding, and does not need to be notarized or witnessed. i would think that it would be the same wear every you are weather it be ion the moon or earth or even mars>