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A notary uses the words "Subscribed and sworn before me this_____ day of______." All a notary public verifies is that the person personally appeared before them with valid ID, and signed the document in front of the notary. That is all a notary public verifies.

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DOES a notarized document become a binding contract?

The notary seal and notary's signature does not make a document a binding contract. The signatures on a contract can be notarized. However, when a document if notarized, the notary is simply stating that to the best of their knowledge the signature is that of the person signing the document. In other words, the notary verifies a signature that they witness. A contract would be binding once the participants sign it in front of the notary and the document is notarized.


What should a complete notarial certificate include?

It depends on the state. In Florida, notarial certificates must include: 1. the venue (i.e. State of Florida, County of ___________) 2. the type of act performed, evidenced by the words "sworn" or "acknowledged" 3. a statement that the signer personally appeared (using the words "before me") 4. the exact date the notarial act was performed 5. the name of the person whose signature is being notarized 6. whether the signer is personally known to the notary or produced ID, and if they produced ID, the specific type of ID produced 7. the notary's official signature 8. the notary's commissioned name, printed, typed or stamped underneath the signature (if stamped, it must be a stamp separate from the official seal) 9. the notary's official seal, either affixed to the side or underneath the signature Most states do not require this much information, but all certificates must indicate the type of act performed, the words "before me", the date, the notary's official signature, and, if required, the notary's official seal.


Can a notary from a foreign country notarize papers in NY?

Notaries don't notarize documents. They notarize signatures. So long as the signature occurs in the presence of the notary in the state by which the notary is licensed, they may notarize the signature.


What does a notorized copy look like?

It looks exactly like whatever it is copied from. These days notarized copies start out as photocopies of the original document. To this a notary attaches either a paragraph explaining that this is a true copy of the original, or a separate page stating that it is a true copy. In either case the Notary signs and seals his statement that it is a true copy. It is the signature and seal of the Notary that makes it a Notarized copy. Before photocopying, the Notary would have to make a copy by hand, indication only the words and not any graphics in the original document.


What does Acknowledged the deed of the deed in their presence to be his act and deed for the purpose there in contained witness your hand mean?

Although a bit jumbled, those are some of the words used when a person signs a document and the signature is acknowledged by an authorized officer such as a notary. It certifies the signature as being made under the free will of the signer and that it is genuine.


Does a notary have to know what is in the document he is notorizing?

Yes and no. The notary does not need to read every word of the document, and can not advise you as to the legality of the document. However, the notary does have to scan over the document for several purposes: (1) to ensure that there are no blank spaces; (2) to determine which type of notarial act is necessary; (3) to record the document description in his or her journal; (4) to ensure that the document does not require the notary to perform an act he is not authorized to do; (5) to determine that the underlying transaction does not appear to be fraudulent on its face. A notary need not be a lawyer and is not expected to know the detailed contents of a document. A notary does not need to know what a document says, what a document does, or whether the document is legal. A notary cannot tell you what kind of notarization your document requires. The document is presented to the notary, the notary crosses out any blank or incomplete areas, verifies the identities of the signers/signatures, and then performs a notarial act - either an acknowledgment or an oath - and that's it. If the document appears to be blatantly fraudulent or the notary suspects fraud or duress, the notary can refuse the notarizaton. The purpose of a notary is to verify that the person executing the document is signing it voluntarily, or that he/she took an oath that the contents of the document are true and correct. Notarization also verifies the identity of a person who appears before the notary, or that a copy of a document is true to the original. The purpose of having a document notarized is either (1) to assure that the people signing said document did so willingly or swore that the document is correct, and that they are who they say they are or (2) to assure people that a copy of a document is a true copy of the original. An affidavit, a type of notarized statement, is similar to speaking in court. Upon signing an affidavit, the signer swears by oath or affirmation that the words in the document are his/her words. The notary verifies that the person is who they claim to be and must witness the signature hitting the paper.


How can you determine if a check is valid?

To determine if a check is valid, you should verify that it is properly filled out with the correct date, payee, amount in numbers and words, and signature of the account holder. Additionally, ensure that the check is not post-dated or stale-dated, and that the account has sufficient funds to cover the amount written on the check.


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Can a New Jersey notary perform a wedding?

Although there is no specific statute/law addressing this matter, it is best to never act in a notary capacity if you are involved in the transaction taking place. In other words, if your name is included in the document or when a family member (including your spouse) or close affiliate is named, you should refuse to notarize (this is especially true if you stand to gain any pecuniary interest from the transaction). Note that the failure to do so can result in the notarization being challenged and/or cancelled at a later date, and in most states, if a court of law determines that the notary was an interested party, the executed document could be rendered worthless and the notary may also be charged with wrongdoing. The National Notary Association publishes "The Notary Public Code for Professional Responsibility," (similar to how there's the Model Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys) which is and should generally be followed in carrying out your responsibilities and duties as a notary.


Can a Notary and Power of Attorney be one in the same?

Not enough information is given with which to answer the question. WHAT kind of "agent" is being referred to? However this general statement can be made; an individiual acting under a "power of attorney" CANNOT notarize any documents bearing their own signature. In other words, they cannot sign something acting in their capacity as a POA and then, if they also happen to be a Notary Public, they cannot notarize that same document.


Is an apostille a notary?

Good question! An apostille and a notary are related but not the same thing. A notary is someone who verifies signatures on documents, making sure that the person signing is who they say they are, and they can also witness the signing of legal documents. An apostille, on the other hand, is a special certificate attached to a document to confirm that it’s been properly notarized (or officially certified) so that it’s recognized internationally. It's mainly used for countries that are part of the Hague Convention, and it essentially makes the document valid and accepted in another country. So, while a notary is about certifying a signature, an apostille is about ensuring that notarized documents are valid in international situations. Hope that clears things up! For more info or apostille need you can contact superb enterprises pvt ltd


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