yes, that is exactly the point of a notary. They are licensed to legally witness by the state of North Carolina legal documents such as lease agreements.
Not if they stand to profit from what they're notarizing (e.g., title).
In New York, a wife generally cannot notarize documents for her husband, as notaries public are prohibited from notarizing documents in which they have a personal interest. It is recommended to hire an impartial notary public to notarize important documents to ensure legal validity.
Yes, an elected official can notarize documents if they are a commissioned notary public in their state. However, they should be cautious to avoid conflicts of interest, particularly when notarizing documents related to their official duties. It’s important for them to adhere to the specific regulations and guidelines governing notaries in their jurisdiction.
No. Most states specifically prohibit notaries from notarizing the signatures of their immediate family. Even in states where it is not specifically prohibited, notarizing the signature of a family member almost always creates a conflict of interest in which the notary can not notarize.
Yes. Notaries are only prohibited from notarizing for a spouse, parent, or child. The governor's office does not recommend that notaries notarize for any family members, but notarizing for in-laws is not prohibited by law.
yes. they can notarize anything but their own personal documentation. they can notarize company documentations.
Yes, the county clerk can notarize documents.
I may be wrong but I believe that Notaries Public (in general) are prohibited from certifying/notarizing documents for family members. If they aren't in your particular state, it's still not a good idea because if the document is challenged it leaves doubt as to the validity of the notarizing.
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.
It depends on what they are notarizing for, if your signature? Then you better be there to sign the documents and prove you are who you say you are. They don't have to stamp and seal "in front" of you, but they had to see you sign and proof of ID. But if they are notarizing for something else, then it might not need to be done in front of you, or even with you there. It could be done a different day and sent to you in the mail for some type of judgment or other decree and been stamped and sealed for a legal testament.
In Maine, a notary public is generally prohibited from notarizing documents in which they have a direct financial interest or are a party to the transaction. However, a relative can notarize a signature as long as they do not have a vested interest in the document or transaction being notarized. It's important to ensure that the notary follows all other requirements and procedures for notarization.