Yes. No one is required to be able to read and write in the United States. And a notary is only stamping that he/she knows the person to be who they claim.
Bear in mind, the name of the person will have to be printed out near that "x".
It will also have to state "his mark" beside the x on many documents, such as when cashing a check. The same applies to other legally binding documents, as well. However, in many cases, a witness will have to sign it also, verifying that it is indeed the "mark" of that person, particularly when there is no notary involved.
A notary public does not notarize a document. He/she can notarize a signature.
In most states, a CPA does not have the authority to notarize documents. Notarization requires a notary public, who is a designated public official. It is important to use a licensed notary public for this purpose.
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
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No. A notary shouldn't notarize any instrument they may derive a benefit from. Further, they should not acknowledge their own signature. That document would be extremely vulnerable to challenges.
Documents are not assigned to states. A document is not notarized. A signature is. A notary licensed by the state of Maryland can notarize a signature that is signed in front of them if it is done so within the borders of Maryland. The location where the signor lives, where the document originates, or where the document will be used are irrelevant.
No.
Yes it may. However - then the authenticity of the signature COULD be questioned at a later time (i.e.: Did THAT particular person REALLY sign the document?) whereas signing in the presence of a Notary Public would eliminate that question.
No special form is necessary. The Notary Public will simpy affix their seal and signature block to the signature page of the document.
I asked our notary (in KY) and she said no.
```````````````````````````````````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.FloridaHere is what it says on this subject in Florida:Prohibited Acts for NotariesFrom Chapter 117, Florida StatutesA notary public may not notarize a signature on a document if:The person whose signature is to be notarized is the spouse, son, daughter, mother, or father of the notary public. §117.107(11).
No. An Indiana Notary Public can only notarize in the county in which they are commissioned.