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∙ 11y agoTell your state's licensing board . . . that notary should lose his/her license.
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∙ 11y agoA notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
No. Most states specifically prohibit notaries from notarizing the signatures of their immediate family. Even in states where it is not specifically prohibited, notarizing the signature of a family member almost always creates a conflict of interest in which the notary can not notarize.
A notary does not notarize a document. A notary notarizes a signature. The notary is not prohibited from notarizing a family member's signature.
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.
Yes it may. However - then the authenticity of the signature COULD be questioned at a later time (i.e.: Did THAT particular person REALLY sign the document?) whereas signing in the presence of a Notary Public would eliminate that question.
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.
only if the notary has no gainful interest in the document they are notarizing.
Not unless the signature is known to the notary.
yes. they can notarize anything but their own personal documentation. they can notarize company documentations.
No! The purpose of notarizing a signature is to provide verification that the person that signed it was in fact the person they said they were. It violates the rules and would be deemed inappropriate and would probably invalidate the signature.
It is not prohibited by law. Florida law specifies that a notary may not notarize the signature of their parents, spouse, or children. The law is silent on siblings. However, it is probably not advised, and if you choose to notarize a sibling's signature, particularly if they have the same last name as you, you might want to add a statement to the certificate such as: "The person whose signature is being notarized is not my spouse, mother, father, son, or daughter, whose signatures I would be prohibited from notarizing per F.S. 117.107(11)". This will clarify that the signature you are notarizing is NOT that of your parent, child, or spouse.
No, an affiant is a person who makes a sworn statement, while a notary is a public official authorized to witness and certify documents, including affidavits. The notary verifies the identity of the affiant and ensures the document is signed voluntarily and under oath.