Or the notary should refuse to perform the notarization.
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.
Notary Public's can notarize any document they are presented with. It is up to the holder of the document to determine whether that notarization will stand up, or not, wherever it is presented - NOT the Notary's.
The notary must be acceptable to the jurisdiction where the documents will be used for legal purposes. Therefore the Canadian citizen should check with the entity that will receive the documents to determine if the NY notary will be acceptable.
It depends on the state, but most states do not permit a notary to engage in the practice of law unless the notary is an attorney. Preparing documents, meaning you create or modify the language of the documents, is generally considered the practice of law.
You are not entitled to details about documents the notary has acknowledged for other individuals.
Unsure as to what is being asked about -however- Notaries can only ceritfy that the signature being affixed to a document is the actual signature of the person signing it.Notaries are NOT legal officials and sworn testimony made in ront of them, or sworn documents presented to them, are inadmissable.
A notary public can be fined up to $1,500 for certifying fake documents. They will also likely lose their license.
Virginia began requiring notaries to include their Notary Registration Number on notarized documents starting July 1, 2012. This requirement was implemented to enhance accountability and traceability in notarial acts. Notaries are expected to include this number to ensure proper identification and verification of their notarial services.
You can get your documents certified at a notary public, a government office, or a consulate or embassy.
If someone other than a notary public signs documents intended for notarization, those documents may lack legal validity. The role of the notary is to verify the identity of the signer and ensure that the signing process meets legal requirements. Without the notary's confirmation, the document may not be enforceable in court or other legal contexts. It's essential to follow proper notary procedures to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the documents.
A notary may certify a copy of documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and academic transcripts, provided they are presented in their original form. However, notaries typically cannot certify copies of public records, such as court documents, unless specifically authorized by state law. It's essential for notaries to follow the regulations and guidelines applicable in their jurisdiction regarding what documents they can certify.
A Notary Public can notarize--find them at banks, in the phone book, ship and mail stores and so on. They are bonded and certified by the state, and it is legal for them to charge for the service.