For as long as the document is valid.
The general rule for signatures is that as long as you make some sort of mark that you can identify as your mark, then it is a valid "signature." Even an X is a valid signature as long as the person making the X can identify it as theirs. As long as the mark made by the person represents their intent to authenticate the document, it can theoretically be anything. In the movies of the old west one has seen where a person unable to read or write authenticates a document with simply an "X", the document is legal. That is the value of a witness who can testify that the document was in fact made by that person. The problem may arise later if the original signer or the witness become unavailable and there is no reliable sample for comparison. An "X" on a legal document such as a deed or mortgage would need to be witnessed on the face of the document in order for it to be a valid conveyance.
Yes, generally anyone can witness a signature on a legal document as long as they are of legal age and mentally competent. However, some documents may require specific qualifications for witnesses, so it is important to check the requirements for the particular document in question.
A notarized document never expires. It is always a valid document.
It lasts as long as the contents of the document are still valid.
Of course a hand-written, printed signature is legal. If a person's signature, regardless of form, is the one consistently used to "sign" documents, it is the legal recognition of that person.
"L.S." near the signature line of a legal document stands for locus sigilli, which is Latin for "place of the seal." Long ago formal legal documents had to be sealed with a wax seal to be deemed valid. The seal was a symbol of prestige, as wealthy persons had the most ornate seals. That practice has generally been abandoned, but raised seals are still used by notaries public, courts and certain government agencies in certain instances. Since private seals are no longer in use, the symbol, "L.S.," takes the place of the seal and has the same effect as a seal on a document that would have required a seal.
Yes, a minor can get a document notarized as long as they have proper identification and the document does not require them to be of legal age.
A notary is notarizing ONLY the legality of the signatures on the title, nothing else. As long as the Notary's commission is current and valid, they may notarize any any legal document.
Forever, there is no time limit on a legal marriage.
It remains valid until it is executed or until it is replaced by another will.
Yes. As long as the signature can be verified to be that of the person who signed it.
In general, a document may still be legally binding even if it is not signed, as long as there is evidence of mutual agreement between the parties involved. However, the lack of a signature may make it more difficult to prove the validity of the document in a legal dispute. It is always recommended to have important documents signed to avoid any potential issues.