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What makes a legal binding document?
A document is legally binding if it has been notarized by a licensed notary. It is also legally binding if it has been filed in court.
Is a notary legally binding?
A notarized document is not necessarily a legally binding document. A properly written and properly signed and propely notarized document may help you in court, but the only thing a notarized document proves is that the people who signed the document were who they said they were.
What is a notarized executed release?
An executed release means that the document of release has been signed. An example of a release would be a medical waiver or any other document releasing the named person or company. A notarized executed release simply means that it was signed before a Notary Public and the people signing swore before the Notary that the statement therein were true and correct to the best of their knowledge.
Is a notorized document of admission permissable in family court riverside California?
Yes, I am a notary and courts accept notarized documents.
What are the laws on notarized agreements?
A notarized agreement just verifies that the signers are who they claim to be. The notary is required to witness a signature and verify the identity of the individual. The value of the document is not relevant, whether it will hold up in court is not relevant, nothing else is important to the Notary, only that the people who sign are who they claim to be. * In the US notarized agreements are legally binding when they have been properly executed and have supporting evidence as to the intent and nature of the matter.
Is a notarized documents legal in a court of law and if not what is the point of notarizing it?
A notarized document would be considered as appropriate evidence as to the signature on the document. A notary can only verify what is 'sworn to' in front of them. You obviously have something in mind and should add more details to your query. A notarized document can be used as evidence in court. However, whether it is enforceable depends on the document and what you need it to prove. If two people have a dispute regarding who owns real estate and one has an un-notarized deed and the other has a notarized deed, the one with the fully executed deed will likely win. If a Will was not notarized and state laws require a that a will be notarized, the Will, even if written by the decedent, may be vulnerable to challenges because of the missing notary. If it was notarized and has no technical errors it would be allowed automatically. As in every profession, there are unscrupulous notaries who notarize documents that are obviously forged or fraudulent. Although 'notarized' the court has the power to reject them. That's what courts are for. A notary's acknowledgement does not automatically give credence to just any document.
Does a contract agreement require a notary in MA?
The purpose of the notary is basically positive identification of the parties involved. Contracts do not generally require notarization, but a notarized document may carry more weight in court.
In Texas does a divorce petition have to be notarized?
Forgive the rant, but people in general think that adding a notary to a document suddenly makes it official. There are only two types of documents that need to be notarized: 1. A sworn statement made before a notary becomes an affidavit, and is generally admissible as evidence in a court of law. 2. Most real estate documents, such as deeds, need to acknowledged before a notary. Aside from these, adding a notary to a document just doesn't do anything. The form for a Petition for Divorce doesn't have a place for a notary to sign, so it doesn't need to be notarized.
Can a notary public notarize a document for a family member?
Yes, my brother is a notary and he's notarized for me before. You can notarize for a family member, but it is not a good practice to do so. If the notarized document goes to court, the opposing lawyer will use the notarization to call the document into question and possibly invalidate the document. I believe that the rule of thumb is that you should not notarize for a family member in a situation where you might personally benefit. You can notarize for a family member, but it is not a good practice to do so. If the notarized document goes to court, the opposing lawyer will use the notarization to call the document into question and possibly invalidate the document.
How long is a notarized document valid for court filing in Georgia?
In Georgia, a notarized document does not have a specific expiration period for court filing; it remains valid as long as the notary's commission is active and the document has not been revoked or altered. However, it is advisable to check with the specific court or legal guidelines for any particular requirements related to the timeliness of submitting documents. Always ensure the content of the document is current and relevant at the time of filing.
Can a notary notarize a name change?
The petition usually needs to be notarized by a notary, but you will still need to have it officially ordered by the court.
Is there anything illegal about having a family member who is a Notary Public notarize a document for you?
```````````````````````````````````You can notarize for a family member, but it is not a good practice to do so. If the notarized document goes to court, the opposing lawyer will use the notarization to call the document into question and possibly invalidate the document.FloridaHere is what it says on this subject in Florida:Prohibited Acts for NotariesFrom Chapter 117, Florida StatutesA notary public may not notarize a signature on a document if:The person whose signature is to be notarized is the spouse, son, daughter, mother, or father of the notary public. §117.107(11).
