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Can a landlord be a notory public?
As long as you're qualified by your states requirements to be a Notary Public, you can be a Notary. However, many states have laws against Notarizing your own agreements or any documents in which you've personally prepared.You, however, may tell your tenants you're a Notary and charge them your Notary fee to notarize any documents they may have, as long as it's not something which you're personally involved in.
Can an attorney that is a notary notarize his client's documents and retain his legal fees?
Probably. Attorney-Notary laws and rules generally seem counter-intuitive if not counter-productive. Attorney-Notaries tend to be allowed to legally violate all the rules that real notaries must honor, such as notarizing documents where the notary makes a financial gain because of it.
Can you notarize for a brother?
Yes, a notary can typically notarize a document for a sibling, including a brother, as long as they are not a party to the transaction and do not have a financial interest in the document being notarized. The notary will still need to verify the brother's identity and witness the signing of the document in person.
Does notary always have to have witnesses to sign?
It depends on the document being notarized and the specific laws of the jurisdiction. Some documents require witnesses in addition to the notary's signature, while others may only require the notary's signature. It is recommended to consult with a notary or legal professional to determine the requirements for the specific document in question.
Can a notary spouse witness a document?
Unless specifically forbidden to do so by state statute a Notary Public, by their very office, IS a witness to the document. The signatory swears in front of the Notary that whatever is in the document that they are signing is the truth, and then signs it in front of the Notary, who then puts their seal and signature on it.
Can a notary public notarize a family member's document in FL?
Your state's laws regulating Notaries may address this particular subject - they are all different. However, even if legally allowed such an action COULD raise the specter of a conflict of interest. To avoid such a possibility consider having an un-related Notary perform this duty for you. For what the fee will cost you it is cheap insurance. A notary cannot notarize any document from which they may derive a benefit. Any notary who has the privilege of being a state notary should be familiar with the state laws that govern notaries.
Can a lawyer sign as a notary?
Not unless he is a registered notary public.
What does a notary need to know?
A notary needs to be extremely familiar with all notary-related laws in his or her respective state prior to being appointed. The laws concerning notaries public are very strict and vary from state to state, and the laws are much more complicated than "signing and stamping".
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.
What are the Laws on A Notary being a notary for a marriage License?
Notaries may only perform weddings in Florida, Maine, and South Carolina.
Can a notary notarized a document the same day that his commission expire?
If the Notary's appointment was valid at the the time they witnessed the signature, it remains valid even after the Notary's commission expires.HOWEVER, if the Notary's commission was expired at the time they "witnessed" it, it is not a valid notarization.Another PerspectiveAn expired notary may affect the legality of the document. A legal document with an expired notary can be challenged. In some cases, the expired date is a typographical error and an affidavit can be executed by the notary stating the correct expiration date and that their license was in effect at the time of the signing. If possible, you should contact the notary to notarize the document again with a valid expiration date or, if that's not possible, have the document executed again with a valid notary seal.If the document cannot be corrected and its validity is challenged then it is up to a court to determine whether the expired notary seal will invalidate the document. State laws vary. In some states statutory provisions will "cure" a recorded instrument with an expired notary after a certain time period has passed.
Can notary witness quit claim deed Florida?
Yes, a notary can witness the signing of a quitclaim deed in Florida. However, notaries must ensure they follow all necessary procedures and adhere to the state's laws regarding notarization of real estate documents.
