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Can a notary sign for a document sign of a person not capable to understand what their doing?
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∙ 13y ago
Notaries don't notarize documents, they notarize signatures. A notary is simply certifying that the signature on the document is actually the signature of the person it appears to be. The notary makes no warranties or certifications about the contents of the document or what it does. A notary rarely even reads the document. Instead, he/she will look at the signor's identification, watch them sign, and then sign and stamp as notary.
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∙ 13y ago
No, a notary should not sign a document on behalf of a person who is not capable of understanding what they are doing. Notaries are responsible for verifying the identity and willingness of the signer. Signing on behalf of someone who is unable to comprehend the document's contents would be unethical and could result in legal consequences.
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∙ 14y agono. there job is not to read your information, there job is to witness the signing of signatures. it is not their business to decipher the content.
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Can a document with a date in the pass be notorized?
It depends. There are two types of notarial acts - an acknowledgment and an oath. When a notary takes an acknowledgment, the signer of the document appears before the notary and declares that he/she signed the document voluntarily. It does not matter how long ago the person signed it, and it does not need to be signed in the notary's presence. However, the date on the notary's certificate must be the date that the person actually appeared before the notary and the notary signed his name and affixed his seal. When a notary administers an oath on a paper document such as an affidavit, the person must sign in the notary's presence. Therefore, the document must be dated the date that the person appeared before the notary, took the oath and signed the document. A notary can never back-date or post-date a notarial certificate. The day that the signer appears in person before the notary, and the notary affixes his/her seal or stamp, is the date that should go in the notary's certificate. If the document is being acknowledged rather than sworn to, the date the document was executed/signed by the original signer is irrelevant.
Can a person be denied service by a notary?
Yes, a notary can refuse to provide service if the person does not meet the requirements or if the notary has reason to believe the document being notarized is fraudulent or improper. It is within the notary's discretion to deny service if they have concerns about the legality or ethics of the transaction.
Can a notary back date an acknowledgement if the person who needs the notary also back dates?
No, a notary public should never backdate an acknowledgement. The date on the notarial certificate must reflect the actual date the notarization takes place. Backdating can be considered illegal and unethical. It is the responsibility of the notary to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the notarial act.
Can a notary notorize a family member in Georgia?
No, in Georgia, a notary public cannot notarize a document for a family member. Notarizing a document for a family member can create a conflict of interest and compromise the notary's impartiality. It is recommended to find an independent notary public to notarize the document.
What is the jurat for a notary public?
A jurat is a statement at the end of a document indicating when, where, and before whom it was signed. It is completed by a notary public, who certifies that the signer personally appeared before them and acknowledged signing the document.
Can a Notary knowingly stamps a document knowing that the person is incoherent?
No. The whole purpose of the notary is to ensure that the person signing the document is competent and knows what they are signing. That is why a notary can not notarize a document unless the signer is in the physical presence of the notary. If a notary affixes his or her stamp to a document, knowing that the person is incoherent and does not understand the document, the notary is guilty of a felony in most states.
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 document with a date in the pass be notorized?
It depends. There are two types of notarial acts - an acknowledgment and an oath. When a notary takes an acknowledgment, the signer of the document appears before the notary and declares that he/she signed the document voluntarily. It does not matter how long ago the person signed it, and it does not need to be signed in the notary's presence. However, the date on the notary's certificate must be the date that the person actually appeared before the notary and the notary signed his name and affixed his seal. When a notary administers an oath on a paper document such as an affidavit, the person must sign in the notary's presence. Therefore, the document must be dated the date that the person appeared before the notary, took the oath and signed the document. A notary can never back-date or post-date a notarial certificate. The day that the signer appears in person before the notary, and the notary affixes his/her seal or stamp, is the date that should go in the notary's certificate. If the document is being acknowledged rather than sworn to, the date the document was executed/signed by the original signer is irrelevant.
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.
Can a notary back date an acknowledgement if the person who needs the notary also back dates?
No, a notary public should never backdate an acknowledgement. The date on the notarial certificate must reflect the actual date the notarization takes place. Backdating can be considered illegal and unethical. It is the responsibility of the notary to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the notarial act.
You are a notary in SD can you notarize a document filed in IA?
If you notarize a document in SD, you are verifying the identity of the person signing the document in SD. Where the document gets filed afterward is not the notary's concern.
Can a notary notarize a living will in Florida?
A notary can notarize any document. They are simply attesting that the person who signed it was the person they said they were.
Can a notary notarize a document someone signed and mailed?
No. The whole point of a notary is to verify the identity of the person signing a document right there in the presence of the notary. Anyone could have sent the mailed document, therefore it cannot be notarized.
What are your rights when a notary has willingly notarized a legal document concerning your son's inheritance and excluding him from the heirs?
You have no rights against a notary. A notary simply certifies that the people who signed the document where the people they said they were and/or that they made the statement or document they are signing. The person you need to talk with is the person who created the document in the first place that is dis-inheriting him. The drafter of the document is who you want.
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.
Are engineers or clergy or dentists allowed to notarize letters of consent for children traveling without their parents to another country?
Not generally. A notary is supposed to be an independent party who verifies the identity of the person signing a document. The notary is to affix his/her seal as verification that the right person has signed the document. While a clergyman/woman, a dentist or a lawyer can legally be a notary, there is no automatic notary. A notary is not to certify any document that may result in benefit to the notary.
What if you notarized fraudulent documents innocently not knowing in Florida?
IN FLORIDA: The notary does not validate the document only the person who signs the document. And that person has to show ID and sign in the presence of the notary. There are rules and guidelines in Florida for what type of document can and cannot be notorized.
