If a document doesn't have a notarial acknowledgement the notary may simply affix their stamp and sign their name?

What is a notarial instrument?

In notary terms, an "instrument" is merely another word for a document.

Can a notary back date an acknowledgement if the person who needs the notary also back dates?

No, a notary public should never backdate an acknowledgement. The date on the notarial certificate must reflect the actual date the notarization takes place. Backdating can be considered illegal and unethical. It is the responsibility of the notary to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the notarial act.

In executing a notarial act containing a jurat the Notary must do what?

In executing a jurat, a notary must guarantee that the signer personally appeared before the notary, identified themselves with proper ID, was given an oath or affirmation by the notary attesting to the truthfulness of the document, and signed the document in the notary's presence.

What is notarial?

A notarial act is a procedure where a notary certifies the authenticity of a document or transaction by verifying the identity of the signatories and ensuring that they are acting of their own free will. The notary then provides a seal or stamp to confirm the validity of the document.

Can a dentist notarize a document in Ontario?

No, dentists in Ontario are not authorized to perform notarial acts. Notarization must be done by a licensed notary public or a commissioner of oaths.

Where to place notary seal on documents?

In the U.S., the notary's stamp or seal is affixed next to their signature or immediately underneath their signature, in the appropriate notarial certificate. Notaries can not simply "sign and stamp" without appropriate notary wording already provided on the document.

Can a document with a date in the pass be notorized?

It depends. There are two types of notarial acts - an acknowledgment and an oath. When a notary takes an acknowledgment, the signer of the document appears before the notary and declares that he/she signed the document voluntarily. It does not matter how long ago the person signed it, and it does not need to be signed in the notary's presence. However, the date on the notary's certificate must be the date that the person actually appeared before the notary and the notary signed his name and affixed his seal. When a notary administers an oath on a paper document such as an affidavit, the person must sign in the notary's presence. Therefore, the document must be dated the date that the person appeared before the notary, took the oath and signed the document. A notary can never back-date or post-date a notarial certificate. The day that the signer appears in person before the notary, and the notary affixes his/her seal or stamp, is the date that should go in the notary's certificate. If the document is being acknowledged rather than sworn to, the date the document was executed/signed by the original signer is irrelevant.

What does notarial mean?

Notarial is an adjective for things related to notaries public. For example, laws relating to notaries are "Notarial laws". A notary's seal is called a "Notarial seal".

How do you have something authenticated?

I am not exactly sure on what your question means, however, perhaps you mean to ask `how do you prove the authenticity of a document?' This can be done in my jurisdiction by having a notary public "notarize" the document. Most lawyers are notaries public, which allows them to notarize a document (certifying that it is a true, and authentic copy of the orgiinal). This is done by preparing a certificate, called a notarial certificate, in which the notary will certify that the copy of the document is a true copy of the original. The notarial certificate will be accompanied sealed with the notary public's raised seal. Some notaries public will charge a fee for this service.

What should a notarial certificate have?

A notarial certificate should include details such as the date, location, type of notarial act performed, identification of the signer, notarial seal or stamp, and the notary's signature. It should also clearly state the notary's commission expiration date and any other relevant information required by state laws.

What is purpose of acknowledgement before a notary public in signing a deed?

To ensure that the person who is signing their name to the document ACTUALLY IS that person.

Does a notary have to know what is in the document he is notorizing?

Yes and no. The notary does not need to read every word of the document, and can not advise you as to the legality of the document. However, the notary does have to scan over the document for several purposes: (1) to ensure that there are no blank spaces; (2) to determine which type of notarial act is necessary; (3) to record the document description in his or her journal; (4) to ensure that the document does not require the notary to perform an act he is not authorized to do; (5) to determine that the underlying transaction does not appear to be fraudulent on its face. A notary need not be a lawyer and is not expected to know the detailed contents of a document. A notary does not need to know what a document says, what a document does, or whether the document is legal. A notary cannot tell you what kind of notarization your document requires. The document is presented to the notary, the notary crosses out any blank or incomplete areas, verifies the identities of the signers/signatures, and then performs a notarial act - either an acknowledgment or an oath - and that's it. If the document appears to be blatantly fraudulent or the notary suspects fraud or duress, the notary can refuse the notarizaton. The purpose of a notary is to verify that the person executing the document is signing it voluntarily, or that he/she took an oath that the contents of the document are true and correct. Notarization also verifies the identity of a person who appears before the notary, or that a copy of a document is true to the original. The purpose of having a document notarized is either (1) to assure that the people signing said document did so willingly or swore that the document is correct, and that they are who they say they are or (2) to assure people that a copy of a document is a true copy of the original. An affidavit, a type of notarized statement, is similar to speaking in court. Upon signing an affidavit, the signer swears by oath or affirmation that the words in the document are his/her words. The notary verifies that the person is who they claim to be and must witness the signature hitting the paper.