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Can a notary public notarize documents for a family member?
In most states, YES. Only cannot notarize their own signature In many states, such as Florida and South Carolina, notaries public may not notarize signatures of themselves, their parents and grandparents, their siblings, or anyone else when the documents are in the interest of the notary (for example, a deed, a title or will in which the notary would be the beneficiary).
Can a notary public notarize family members documents in Arkansas?
Yes
Who is official authority to notarize a document in Arizona?
The person who may notarize documents is known as a notary public.
Can a cpa notarize a document in the US?
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.
Who can officially notarize documents in the US?
A Notary Public can notarize--find them at banks, in the phone book, ship and mail stores and so on. They are bonded and certified by the state, and it is legal for them to charge for the service.
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 public notarize documents for friends?
Yes, as long as the notary is not a part of what is being notarized. That is, they have no personal interest in the matter.
Can a notary public notarize a document that he has assisted in drafting?
No, a notary public should not notarize a document that they have assisted in drafting, as this creates a conflict of interest and undermines the impartiality required in notarization. Notaries are expected to be unbiased witnesses to the signing of documents, and their involvement in the drafting process can compromise that role. It is best practice for a notary to remain neutral and only notarize documents they did not help create.
In New York can a wife notarize documents for her husband?
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.
Is a notary obligated to notarize even though they don't feel like it?
A Notary Public doesn't get to pick and choose what documents they will notarize or not. If you are a notary and someone has come to you because you are a notary to get something notarized, unless the document or the signer's ID is in question, yes, you need to notarize it even if "you don't feel like it".
What is the difference between a notary public and a Canadian commissioner of oath?
A notary public can notarize signatures for documents here in the U.S. However in some cases an individual that resides in Canada and will not have access to a notary public. Some legal documents requires a notary public and in that case I would advise the Canadian to go to the nearest American notary public (possibly an Embassy).
Can a notary public notarize a will?
If that accountant is also a notary public, then yes.
