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Who has a notary?
A notary public is a person authorized by the government to witness the signing of important documents and administer oaths. Generally, anyone who meets the state's requirements can become a notary public.
If a Notary Public does not personally witness a signature is the document legal?
If the document requires an acknowledgment in order for it to be legal then the answer is no. A notary who acknowledges a document that was not signed in her/his presence is in violation of the law and should be reported to the state attorney general or to the court of jurisdiction.
How do you address a notary?
A notary public is a public officer, and should be addressed as "Mr. Smith" or "Ms. Smith" when speaking to the notary. When writing a letter or sending an invitation to a notary, it would be proper to address the notary as: John Smith Notary Public In New Hampshire, a notary should be addressed as: John Smith, Esq. Notary Public as they are addressed as such by the Governor. Because notaries are appointed, and not elected, they are not usually styled "The Honorable" - although some states have traditionally addressed their appointed officials as such.
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 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.
Do you need a notary to sell a car?
You do not need a notary public to buy or sell a car, but make sure you have a clear, signed receipt for the sale.
What words should a notary use to verify a signature only?
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.
Who signs the signed and sworn before you line on the notary?
The "signed and sworn before you" line on a notary certificate is typically signed by the person who is being notarized, often referred to as the signer or the affiant. This individual acknowledges their identity and the truthfulness of the document in the presence of the notary public. The notary then completes the certificate by signing and applying their seal, confirming that the notarization took place.
What is a notarable?
A contract which has been signed in the presence of a notary public. The signer provides identification to the notary, who then places his or her own signature on the document (usually along with an identifying stamp) to assert that the contract was actually signed by the named person.
Can a New York notary public notarize a spouse's signature?
As long as the document is signed in his/her presence, a notary can notarize just about anything. However, notarizations should not be performed by a notary public who is a party to the instrument or financially or beneficially interested in the transaction. The facts in each situation will determine whether the notary's action was proper.
What is the singular possessive of notary public?
The possessive form of the singular noun notary public is notary public's.example: This form requires a notary public's signature.
Who is supposed to sign the power of attorney?
In most states a power of attorney is signed by the principal, acknowledged before a notary public or signed by at least two witnesses.
Can a notary public notarize a will?
If that accountant is also a notary public, then yes.
What is abbreviation of notary public?
I do not believe that there is an accepted abbreviation for the designation of "Notary Public."
In Canada where can you find a notary public?
A law enforcement officer is a notary public.
How can i file for power of attorney over my disabled mother in California?
Power of Attorney Forms are not filed with the State, instead you will have to download or get a form, have it signed by you and your mother in front of a public notary. You can find a public notary at every branch bank in the United States.
Who can sign an affidavit in Ontario Canada?
Usually an affidavid is a legal document and should be signed in the presence of a notary public. The notary public is a lawyer and will charge a small fee to witness your signature and affix a notary seal. If you cannot afford a lawyer you may qualify for legal aid through a community legal clinic.
