Can an notary notarize for her ex husband?

Answer 1

A Notary Public (at least in Illinois--I have not researched the issue regarding other states) may notarize any signature other than his or her own. That said, in some communities, such a notarization is considered to be inappropriate (though not ineffectual). It would be vulnerable to challenge if the notary derives any benefit from the document.

Answer 2

(in the US) No. it is not legal. One of a Notary's most imporant obligations under the law is to determine the validity of a signature by securing the identification of the person who's signature they are witnessing. A Notary has committed a crime and is in danger of (at the very least) losing their commission by not carrying out the obligations of their office.

Answer 3

You cannot notarize a document that you could benefit from. You should not notarize documents executed by a family member if it may leave the document vulnerable to challenge. You should know that from your background as a notary. You should review your state standards.

Answer 4

Notaries are discouraged from notarizing documents for family and spouses. In court, it can be highlighted as a conflict of interest and can be used to discredit the document.

Answer 5

Yes. You are notarizing a signature. As long as you know who it is, or if not, they have provided proper identification, you can notarize the signature.

Answer 6

Only an active notary is qualified to notarize signatures. However, assuming that you are a notary, you cannot notarize documents in which you have an interest.

Answer 7

Yes. They will also give signatures to documents requiring Notary Signature. But they can also be an official legal witness to someone else's signature.