Yes. Notaries are only prohibited from notarizing for a spouse, parent, or child. The governor's office does not recommend that notaries notarize for any family members, but notarizing for in-laws is not prohibited by law.
Here is what it says on http://www.flgov.com/pdfs/ref_manual11-22.pdf page 19: Prohibited Acts for Notaries From Chapter 117, Florida Statutes A 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).
You stamp it with your little Notary stamp, and then you sign your name under it.
I have not found anything specifically stating that a notary can not notarize something for their sister. The Florida statutes do state "A 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)"It seems to be allowed, but I would personally find someone else to do it just to be sure.
It depends on the laws of the state in which the Notary holds office. Some states discourage this act, others ban it outright.
As long as you're qualified by your states requirements to be a Notary Public, you can be a Notary. However, many states have laws against Notarizing your own agreements or any documents in which you've personally prepared.You, however, may tell your tenants you're a Notary and charge them your Notary fee to notarize any documents they may have, as long as it's not something which you're personally involved in.
It is poor practice to notarize the documents of family members. In some States it is expressly forbidden. A notary should never notarize a document under which she/he would benefit. That would make the document vulnerable to challenge. You should check the laws in your state.
Generally, a notary can only notarize signatures while in a state in which they have a notary commission, for the most part. Notaries can hold commissions from multiple states (in some cases). Some states also provide reciprocity to other states, meaning a notary from one state can legally notarize documents in another (although this is not common). Whether they can notarize wills or not is another question. They almost certainly can, if they can notarize at all. Unfortunately, you will need to check your state laws to be sure.
Your state's laws regulating Notaries may address this particular subject - they are all different. However, even if legally allowed such an action COULD raise the specter of a conflict of interest. To avoid such a possibility consider having an un-related Notary perform this duty for you. For what the fee will cost you it is cheap insurance. A notary cannot notarize any document from which they may derive a benefit. Any notary who has the privilege of being a state notary should be familiar with the state laws that govern notaries.
Yes, a ship's captain can notarize a document, as they are often considered a notary public under maritime law. This authority typically extends to documents related to the ship's operations or crew, especially while at sea. However, the captain's ability to notarize may depend on the laws of the ship's flag state and the jurisdiction in which they operate.
Oh, what a lovely question! In Georgia, it's best for a notary to avoid notarizing documents for family members to maintain impartiality and avoid any conflicts of interest. But don't worry, there are plenty of other notaries who can help your family member with their document needs. Just a happy little reminder to always follow the guidelines to keep things nice and smooth.
Not unless he is a registered notary public.
To notarize a document that must be signed but is not to be notarized in a different state, you should first ensure that the document is signed in the presence of a notary public in the state where the notarization is taking place. The notary will then complete the notarization process, which typically includes adding their seal and signature, along with the date. If the document needs to be used in another state, check if the notarization is valid there or if any additional steps are needed, like obtaining an apostille. Always consult the specific state laws for notarization requirements.