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What happens to the document if the signer is not present when the notary act takes place?
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That instrument would be invalid and the notary should be reported to the secretary of state's office.
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Does a cosigner have to sign a document in front of a notary?
If the signer had to sign in front of a notary, so does the co-signer.
Why does a notary refuse to notarize a will in Louisiana?
There are lots of reasons a notary can refuse to sign that will vary state to state. Please note that notary is allowed to refuse if the notary is not comfortable with any part of the transaction. Some common problems that result in a rejection are: Incomplete document, Signer is not lucid enough to sign, signer is not signing of their own free will, signer does not understand what they are signing, Document is hand-written, Document has improper markings, hand-writing, or changes/corrections on it, Improper identification of the signer, Incorrect number of witnesses, Incorrect type of notarization requested, Incorrect notary wording, Signer not present, Presented with a pre-signed document when notary needs to see the actual signing, etc.
How can a notary tell if a document is fake?
The notary is not certifying the document, only the signature. He has to check the signer's identification and watch him sign the document.
Can you notorize documents by mail in Florida?
No. In fact, doing so defeats the whole purpose of notarization. When a document is notarized, one of two acts is performed: 1. The notary takes the acknowledgment of the signer, whereby the signer declares in the physical presence of the notary that he or she signed the document voluntarily and understands its contents. The notary must make a layman determination as to the signer's competency. If the notary is not face-to-face with the signer, the notary has no way of knowing whether or not the person signing the document is competent, drunk, or even alive. 2. The notary administers an oath to the signer, where the signer swears that the statements contained in the document are correct. In addition, when administering an oath, the person must sign in the notary's presence. An oath requires a verbal exchange between the notary and the signer and the notary must actually watch the person sign their name. To conclude, a notary may NEVER affix their seal/stamp to a document unless the person whose signature they are notarizing is actually standing in front of them at the time the seal/stamp is affixed.
Is it all right to have a document notarized several years after the agreement was signed by both parties?
Generally, an acknowledgment formally documents the following:That the signer of a document appeared before the Notary,That the Notary positively identified the signer, andThat the signer both acknowledged the signature as his/hers, and that the signature was made willingly.You need to check the rules in your jurisdiction. If both signers are present the notary may be able to attach an acknowledgment for legal purposes. That is often done to make a legal document "recordable" in the land records.
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.
If a notary notarizes a financial power of attorney that is later contested what is the notary's liability?
The notary's only responsibility when notarizing a power of attorney is to verify the signer's identification, and to ensure that the signer is executing the document voluntarily and understands the document. As always, the signer must be in the notary's physical presence at the time the notarization is performed. If these requirements are not met, the notary could be held liable for the full amount of his or her surety bond for failing to properly exercise his or her duties of office.
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.
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.
Does it constitute a fraudulent act if a notary validates a document when only one signer is present and the other signer has not been personally identified?
A notary is only required to verify the signature of the actual person signing the document for which the notarization is required. Any other names or signatures on the document does not become the notary's responsibility unless the notary is notarizing each and every signature on the document. In that particular case, then all the signatories must be present and must sign the document in the presence of the notary. Most notarized documents are designed to have only one signature for a notary to notarize.
Can a notary notarize a copy of a deed?
No! They must actually physically observe the signature being affixed to the document and see identification that the signer is who they say they are. Original ID MUST be presented, no copies. Acceptable ID varies from state to state. If the signer is swearing form should state something like sworn to and subscribed before me--must be signed before notary. If it says acknowledged before me, it can be signed without notary present but signer must say that it was their signature given of free will. In all cases signer MUST appear before notary.
Can a new york state notary notarize a document in another state?
Yes. A Notary Public is verifying that you are who you represent yourself to be. You will be asked for photo ID, and likely to sign the document in front of the Notary. The Notarized document only verifies that it was signed by the person it was supposed to go to. It does not validate terms or legality in any other way.
