A notary does not "notarize the title" itself, a notary's job is to "notarize the signature" of the person who is signing their signature on the document(s). They are just a State certified 'witness' to the authentication of the signature on the document(s).
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Yes, however, it is not a good idea.
Not if they stand to profit from what they're notarizing (e.g., title).
The authority to notarize is granted by the state. If the documents are signed in West Virginia, the notary can notarize them.
If the owner is a resident of OH and is signing the legal paper in OH, then it makes no difference from what the state the document comes from.
If the documents are signed in Kentucky. Otherwise you need to find a notary in Ohio.
You can notarize for a family member, but it is not a good practice to do so. If the notarized document goes to court, the opposing lawyer will use the notarization to call the document into question and possibly invalidate the document.
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.
In Ohio, a family member can notarize an auto title, provided they are a commissioned notary public. However, it is generally advisable to avoid notarizing documents for immediate family members to prevent any potential conflicts of interest. Notaries must ensure that they are impartial and that the notarization process complies with state laws. Always check for any specific regulations or requirements that may apply.
In Ohio, the maximum charge allowed for a single page, 1 signature notarization is $1.50. Some states, such as Florida and Michigan, allow notary publics to charge $10. Alaska is the only state without a maximum amount stated. Ohio is one of the lowest states, Kentucky's maximum is $.50... Hope this helps! -DC
Any Citizen who resides in Ohio can become a notary. You only have to take the test and be sworn in.