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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.
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Can you notarize on a Sunday in New York state?
A New York State notary can refuse to notarize a document if he or she believes the document is fraudulent or that the signatory has not established his or her identity to the satisfaction of the notary, or if the signatory has not paid the $2 fee. A notary cannot refuse to notarize a document for discriminatory reasons.
Can a notary notarize a power of attorney for her father in the state of Louisiana?
It is important that the notary is not related in any way to the client.
Can a notary public notarize a document for a family member in Alabama?
A notary public does not notarize a document. He/she can notarize a signature.
Can a notary in Georgia notarize a document for a family member?
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
Can a notary notarize a document for family member in Georgia?
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
Can i notarize for a family member in Alabama?
I am a notary in Iowa and a family member needs a notary.. Can I notarize the document
What do you call someone who can notarize a letter?
In most of the US, that person is called a Notary Public. In Louisiana and Puerto Rico, they are called a Notary and a Notario and have many additional duties.
Can a Pennsylvania notary Notarize an article of agreement in West Virginia for a West Virginia property?
Notaries do not notarize documents. They notarize signatures, and they are only permitted in the state by which they are licensed. It does not matter what the document is. If the document is signed in Pennsylvania in the presence of a Pennsylvania notary, that notary can notarize the signature. If the document is signed in any other state, or outside of the presence of the notary, the notary cannot notarize the signature.
Can a notary from New York notarize documents from Connecticut?
can a ny notary notarize my dmv title form in ct
Can a notary in a bank notarize a will in NY state?
A notary is a notary, I don't see why not.
i bought a last will and testament packet and i need to know can a notary public verify the information and notarize it and it becomes legal and stand-up in court.?
In the state of Louisiana it is required that a notary public notarize a last will and testament, which ensures the document will be self-proving; however, the notary cannot provide you will legal advice regarding the will.
In new york state can a notary notarize for someone if notary's name is included?
If the Notary's name appears anywhere in the body of the document that they are asked to notarize, they may not notarize the document due to the appearance of a conflict of interests.
