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Only a notary public can sign. Often Lawyers are also Notary Publics as well.
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In Canada where can you find a notary public?
A law enforcement officer is a notary public.
Who can notarize document in Canada?
notary public
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.
I need to change my will. Can I retype it with my changes and have a notary public sign it to replace the old will?
Yes, you can revise your current will or make a completely new one and have a public notary sign it to validate it.
How do you complete notary section for power of attorney?
You have to go to a notary public, present ID, and then sign the document in the presence of the notary public. Then the notary public attaches his/her seal to the document, and signs it. There will be a fee for the service, however, many banks have free notary services for their customers.
Can a notary public sign an instrment to a family member and be legal?
no
When someone has a prenuptial agreement notarized is a legal copy filed somewhere by the notary public?
No, all a notary public does is sign to verify that they watched you sign the document and verified that it was actually you signing it.
If you are a notary public how do you notarize something?
You stamp it with your little Notary stamp, and then you sign your name under it.
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.
What is the difference between a notary public and a Canadian commissioner of oath?
A notary public can notarize signatures for documents here in the U.S. However in some cases an individual that resides in Canada and will not have access to a notary public. Some legal documents requires a notary public and in that case I would advise the Canadian to go to the nearest American notary public (possibly an Embassy).
Can a lawyer sign as a notary?
Not unless he is a registered notary public.
Where do you go to get something notarized?
A Notary Public is an official who is granted this responsibility in a State within the USA. While some Notary Public officials maintain an office, the two locations you are likely to find a Notary Public is at a bank or at a lawyer's office.For a small fee, A Notary Public will witness you signing the document, and will imprint the paper with a special embossed raised seal. The Notary will sign and date this document. This is referred to as having a notarized document.* Do not sign your name beforehand, NOT until you are standing in front of the Notary Public or it will be invalid and the Notary will NOT notarize it for you.* ALSO you should have a photo ID with you that bears your signature, such as a State ID or Driver's License.
