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There is a section of the law to which they must adhere regarding the Notary's own self-interest in the document being Notarized.
Quote: "LIMITATION ON NOTARY PUBLIC POWERS"
No notary public may act as such in any transaction in which he is a party directly or pecuniarily interested.
For the purpose of this provision, none of the following shall be a "direct or pecuniary interest": 1) being a shareholder in a publicly traded company that is a party to the notarized transaction; 2) being an officer, director or employee of a company that is a party to the notarized transaction, unless the director, officer or employee personally benefits from the transaction other than on a non contingency basis; or 3) receiving a fee that is not contingent upon the completion of the notarized transaction."
The Notary would be wise to divorce themselves from the appearance of of self-interest by declining to Notarize their own family's documents.
A person who notarizes a document from which they may benefit exposes that document to challenges. In case of a will, trust or similar type of document, the damages could be costly if the document is found to be invalid due to the malpractice of the notary.
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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 notarize a family member's document in Connecticut?
A notary cannot acknowledge any document from which they derive any beneficial interest. Although it is not unlawful to notarize any other document for a family member, the Secretary of State in Connecticut strongly recommends that the parties use extreme caution when performing notarial acts that involve family members.
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
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 a notary that is a family member marry us in SC?
It's always a really bad idea to notarize for family members. You can do it, but the document's strength will be weak if challenged.
Can you notarize for a brother?
It is poor practice to notarize the documents of family members. In some States it is expressly forbidden. A notary should never notarize a document under which she/he would benefit. That would make the document vulnerable to challenge. You should check the laws in your state.
Can an Ohio notary public notarize a car title sale involving a family member?
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.
Can a notary public notarize family members documents in Arkansas?
Yes
Can a notary public notarize a document for a family member?
Yes, my brother is a notary and he's notarized for me before. 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. I believe that the rule of thumb is that you should not notarize for a family member in a situation where you might personally benefit. 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.
Can a notary public notarize a document for a family member in Tennessee?
no when noterizing a document. both people need to be there to sign in front of the notarizer
In general In New York State can a notary notarized any kind of document for a family member?
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. NY notaries are not prohibited to notarize for family members. However it is not recommended to notarize for a family member in certain situation that may have certain conflict of interest and lead to complication with legal documents.
