Depending on the state, you can become a notary as long as you do not have a felony record and you can be bonded. You may have to take a short course on the rules and regulations but it is fairly simple. Check to see if your state has a website and look up "notaries" for more information. ___ Surely, one already has to be an attorney before one can become a notary?
Bank of America does offer notary services. Notary services at Bank of America are free of charge to customers of the bank. Notary services are available during normal bank hours.
Contact the agency that issued your notary certificate, they will have state specific information for you along with what steps to follow. You can also try the National Notary Association for more information: www.nationalnotary.org (they have an 800# and you don't have to be a member to ask questions!).
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It is okay to do it in most circumstances, but it is questionable if the document benefits the notary. Such as notarizing a quit claim deed to the benefit of the notary would not be a good thing.
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A notary is a notary, I don't see why not.
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No, a magistrate and a notary are two different roles. A magistrate is a judicial officer who presides over court proceedings, while a notary public is a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities such as witnessing signatures and certifying documents.
The possessive form of the singular noun notary public is notary public's.example: This form requires a notary public's signature.
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
A notary class is a course oriented to train someone to become a notary. A notary is someone who verifies the identity of someone signing an important document.
There is no such thing as a "warranty deeds notary". A notary public in the U.S. can notarize any document.
The notary should not also witness a document. If they aren't going to be the notary then they can be a witness.
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.
No one has to be a notary, so no problem there.
Bonding is not required to be a notary.