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If a notary notarizes a document that has already been signed, the notarization may still be valid as long as the signer acknowledges their signature and intends for the document to be notarized. However, the notary must ensure that the signer is present and provides identification at the time of notarization. It's essential for the notary to follow proper procedures to maintain the integrity of the notarization process. Failure to do so could lead to questions about the authenticity of the document.
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What happens if a notary notarizes a family members document?
It depends on the laws of the state in which the Notary holds office. Some states discourage this act, others ban it outright.
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 CA notary notarize AZ documents?
A notary does not notarize a document. He/she notarizes a signature. A CA notary can notarize any signature that is signed before him/her, once he/she has verified the identity of the signor, within the state the CA. There is no limitation on the document or where it may be used.
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.
What does a notary public look for when notarizing a document?
A notary actually notarizes the signature, not the document. They look at the ID of the person signing, and then have that person sign in front of them. A notary is simply certifying that the signature on the document is actually from the person who it says it is.Added; It is not even necessary that the Notary be made aware of the contents of the document they are witnessing the signature to - ONLY - that the signature(s) is/are genuine.
Can a Florida notary notarize documents for a Georgia resident who is visiting Florida?
Yes, as long as the Georgia resident is actually in the State of Florida when the Florida notary notarizes the document, and the venue on the document must state "STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ________".
What if a licensed notary emails an unlicensed notary soliciting work in order to trap this notary?
I am unsure what an "unlicensed" notary is. If a notary's commission has expired, that person is no longer a notary and cannot legally notarize documents. If a notary with an expired-commission notarizes a document, the expired-commission notary can face fines or jail-time. The legal status of the improperly notarized document varies from state to state. Asking an expired notary to work, via email or otherwise, is not a crime and does not necessarily constitute an attempt at fraud. If an uncommissioned notary is soliciting work, that person is committing fraud.
If a notary notarizes a financial power of attorney that is later contested what is the notary's liability?
The notary's only responsibility when notarizing a power of attorney is to verify the signer's identification, and to ensure that the signer is executing the document voluntarily and understands the document. As always, the signer must be in the notary's physical presence at the time the notarization is performed. If these requirements are not met, the notary could be held liable for the full amount of his or her surety bond for failing to properly exercise his or her duties of office.
Can a notary notorize a document for a ill family member?
No. Most states specifically prohibit notaries from notarizing the signatures of their immediate family. Even in states where it is not specifically prohibited, notarizing the signature of a family member almost always creates a conflict of interest in which the notary can not notarize.
Does conflict of interest exists if a supervisor charged with discrimination notarizes a subordinate's deposition regarding the discrimination complaint?
I doubt it. The notary function does not comment on the content of a document, only who signed it (and attested to the truth of it).
Where to place notary seal on documents?
In the U.S., the notary's stamp or seal is affixed next to their signature or immediately underneath their signature, in the appropriate notarial certificate. Notaries can not simply "sign and stamp" without appropriate notary wording already provided on the document.
What happens to the document if the signer is not present when the notary act takes place?
That instrument would be invalid and the notary should be reported to the secretary of state's office.
