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Does a witness to a signature on a legal document need to know what is in the document?
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You are a witness to the signing of a signature on the document and nothing else, (unless it is stated that you are a witness to something else involved with the legal matter directly above where you will sign the document as the witness.)
You do not have to know what the document says, what or who it is about, or anything else about the document in order to be a witness to the signing of the document.
You are only a witness to the 'original signature' that was signed on the document and could be asked to verify the original signature, as well as your own signature, by anyone involved in the legal process.
I would recommend you Do Not ever sign as a witness unless you are certain the signature is valid and it was signed in front of you.
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Does a faxed document signature need to be witnessed and is it legal to witness the signature when It is faxed back to you?
No, faxed signatures cannot be notarized or considered as valid and/or "legal" unless they can be witnessed in person. How do you REALLY know the person on the other end of the fax (or e-mail) is REALLY who they say they are?
Can a minor sign a legal agreement with parents as witness?
Yes, the Notary is only required to verify that the person signing the document actually is the person whose signature appears on it. Whether or not the minor is legally capable of signing the document calls for a legal conclusion and is NOT a part of the Notary's job.
Is it legal for a notary to have a document witnessed by people you do not know?
Anyone can be a witness as long as they prove their identity to the notary and see the document being signed. A good notary keeps a journal of all the names and addresses presented for notarized identification. It is not uncommon for documents requiring witnesses to have random witesses. As a traveling notary, I sometimes brought witnesses with me, just my properly identified friends, to witness document signings.
What does a s slash s mean on a signature line?
/s/ on a signature line means that the signature is on the original document, not on the copy that you're holding. It is a representation that the original document is properly signed, but for some reason you only have an unsigned copy of the document. An unsigned copy of a document may be used for reference only or it may be a file copy (when it is not necessary to have a signed copy of the document).
What is the difference between a subscribing witness and a credible witness in a notarial acts?
A subscribing witness is someone who adds their signature to a document when the principal signer is unable to sign, while a credible witness is someone who can attest to the identity of the principal signer when they do not have proper identification. Both types of witnesses play different roles in notarial acts in order to ensure the validity and authenticity of the document.
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 director of the real estate agency sign the lease agreement with no witness?
Generally in the United States, if the signing of a document requires a witness, it should state that it needs to be notarized. To have a document notorized is to have a Notary Public confirm by his/her seal that he/she witnessed the signing of the document and confirmed the signer's identification. (So never sign a document before taking it to be notarized, because the Notary Public has to witness the signing.) (Sorry, I don't know how or if it is done differently outside the US.)
Can you use 3 witnesses instead of a notary?
No! A witness signature is offered as additional proof that the document signing was conducted officially and properly. A witness must have his identity verified by the notary, same as the document signer. If the document signer does not have proper identification, ID verified witnesses that know the document signer can sign to confirm his identitity in lieu of the signer having proper identification.
What does article 1987 means?
Article 1987 typically refers to a specific provision in a legal code or document. To provide a detailed explanation, I would need to know which country's legal system or document you are referring to.
Does a legal letter require a signature to be honored by another attorney?
Yes, a legal letter generally requires a signature to be considered valid and to be treated with legal significance by another attorney. A signature on a legal document confirms the authenticity of the sender and their intent to take responsibility for the contents of the letter.
Can a notary notarize a document if the signatures are not present?
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.
You bought a house FM a mother that had power of attorney FM her daughter who was deported to Mexico july1-05 but signed the power of attorney on july22-05 through fax is this legal?
It doesn't sound really good to me. Powers of Attorney are legal documents that must be prepared (and usually witnessed) according to the laws of the jurisdiction they're supposed to take effect in. How do you know that the faxed document contains the genuine signature of the daughter? I would demand to see the original document and then check with an attorney to see if it met the legal requirements of wherever you are.
