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Can a notary sign for a document sign of a person not capable to understand what their doing?
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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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?
A notary does not sign to acknowledge a document. A notary is a witness of the person who signed the document. He signs to say that the person who's signature appears on the document is, in fact, the person who signed it. (This is why a notary will ask to see your drivers license or other photo ID - to prove that you are who you say you are.) A notary would back date a document because the person signing the document already signed and dated it before it was handed to the notary. In this case, the notary would not have seen the person sign the document, so it is illegal for the notary to both sign and back date.
What is the jurat for a notary public?
The jurat is a statement at the end of a sworn document, such as an affidavit, in which the notary states the the person making or signing the document did so on a certain day, under oath and before the notary. It usually reads: "Sworn to and subscribed by me this 16th day of May, 2008." Under that statement the notary signs and places the appropriate seals on the document.
Can a Virginia Notary notarize a document that is to be recorded in another state if the document is signed and notarized in Virginia?
Yes, a Virginia Notary can notarize a document to be recorded in another state if the document is signed and notarized in Virginia. However, it is important to verify the specific requirements of the receiving state regarding out-of-state notarizations to ensure compliance.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
What is a formal declaration before a notary public by a person signing a document that the execution of the document is a free act and deed?
However the notary chooses to express what you have just asked.
