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Is an affiant and a notary the same thing?
An affiant and a notary are not the same thing. An affiant is the person who signs an affidavit or statement. The notary (often called "notary public") is an official who witnesses the affiant's signature, often by affixing a seal of the state in which the notary is licensed. Note that a notary may not notarize his/her own signature. Therefore, even if an affiant (person who is signing a statement), a separate person who is licensed as a notary must witness and stamp the first affiant's signature. What the notary is notarizing is the person's signature--not the validity of any statement. Is this now clear as mud?
On a claim form is a witnessed signature the same as a notarized signature?
No, it is not the same. A signature that is merely witnessed by some other person is referred to as an "attested" signature. A notarized signature is where the signature is witnessed by a notary public with the notary affixing the appropriate stamp and seal on the document that was signed.If the claim form simply has another line for a witness to sign, it does not have to be by a notary unless the claim form specifically states that it must be by a notary.
When signing divorce papers must both parties be present before the notary public?
Normally, both parties do not need to be present before the notary public at the same time.
Is a witness the same as an onlooker?
Yes, both a witness and an onlooker are the same thing, one who sees an event unfold.
Can you be both a witness and a personal representative for the same will?
No. A third party who is not mentioned in the will should act as witness.
Can a notary public notarize a document with the signature as an x?
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.
What can a non-Jehovah's Witness write in a funeral guestbook of a Jehovah's Witness?
Most probably the same as you'd write in the funeral guestbook of a person who wasn't a Jehovah's Witness.
Should the witness and the testator sign on the same page of a will?
Yes, it is recommended for both the witness and the testator to sign on the same page of a will to ensure its validity and authenticity. This practice helps to demonstrate that both parties were present and acknowledged the contents of the will when it was signed.
Are the words testify and testicle from the same origin?
Testify and testicle both come from the Latin "testis" meaning "witness." Testicles are witness to a man's virility.
What does conflicting witness mean?
It means that one person (who allegedly witnessed something) is giving a differing account of what happened than another witness to the same event.
Can the grantee in a deed also be the witness?
No. If you need a witness on a deed it should not be the grantee in the same deed since they benefit from the document. The witness should be an objective third party.No. If you need a witness on a deed it should not be the grantee in the same deed since they benefit from the document. The witness should be an objective third party.No. If you need a witness on a deed it should not be the grantee in the same deed since they benefit from the document. The witness should be an objective third party.No. If you need a witness on a deed it should not be the grantee in the same deed since they benefit from the document. The witness should be an objective third party.
Who can sign your last will and testament?
Anyone who is of legal age, sound mind and does not take anything under the will. A "self-proving will" needs the additional attestation by a notary public, but is not required to make the will valid. Any of the witnesses may provide an affidavit that the testator and wtnesses signed the will.
