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A doctor could be a notary public only if they have received notary commission from the notary control board of the state they are in. A doctor would not pick this title up automatically when he/she becomes a doctor.
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∙ 14y agoA notary public can *also* be a doctor. But, being a doctor does not make you a notary public.
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Can a practicing doctor notarize a travel consent document?
Being a doctor does not qualify a person as a notary.
What should a notary do if a person forgerd her signature?
A forged notarization, where the person claims to be a notary, should be reported to the agency that grants notary licenses and they will instruct you on how to continue. A forged signature, of a notary but not claiming to be a notary, is reported to the police.
Can a Notary knowingly stamps a document knowing that the person is incoherent?
No. The whole purpose of the notary is to ensure that the person signing the document is competent and knows what they are signing. That is why a notary can not notarize a document unless the signer is in the physical presence of the notary. If a notary affixes his or her stamp to a document, knowing that the person is incoherent and does not understand the document, the notary is guilty of a felony in most states.
How can a notary notarize the signature of a person who lives out of the state?
A notary can notarize the signature if it is signed in front of them and done in the state where the notary is licensed. Where the signing person lives does not matter.
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.
Can a notary notarize a living will in Florida?
A notary can notarize any document. They are simply attesting that the person who signed it was the person they said they were.
Is Any person who willfully uses the Notary's seal guilty of impersonating a Notary?
YES
Can a person be a notary in Florida and SC?
No because to be a notary you need to be a resident of that particular state.
Can a doctor notorize a Power of Attorney?
Only if he is an actual notary. Being a doctor does not grant that authority.
Are doctors notary public?
Doctors and notary publics are two separate types of professionals. A doctor that has taken the oath and obtained the necessary knowledge as well as training can be a notary public as well.
Is an affiant and a notary the same thing?
No, an affiant is a person who makes a sworn statement, while a notary is a public official authorized to witness and certify documents, including affidavits. The notary verifies the identity of the affiant and ensures the document is signed voluntarily and under oath.
Can a notary working for a person with a lien against there house notary for them?
Notarization has nothing to do with a house lien. As long as they are serving as a notary and being truthful there is no reason not to.
