Due to conflict of interest, in most states notaries are prohibited from notarizing anything for immediate family members, regardless of whether the notary is named or not. Even if not specifically outlined in the state regs, as a notary I personally would decline the request to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. It's not worth potentially losing my notary commission.
A notary is a notary, I don't see why not.
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The possessive form of the singular noun notary public is notary public's.example: This form requires a notary public's signature.
A notary class is a course oriented to train someone to become a notary. A notary is someone who verifies the identity of someone signing an important document.
There is no such thing as a "warranty deeds notary". A notary public in the U.S. can notarize any document.
The notary should not also witness a document. If they aren't going to be the notary then they can be a witness.
A forged notarization, where the person claims to be a notary, should be reported to the agency that grants notary licenses and they will instruct you on how to continue. A forged signature, of a notary but not claiming to be a notary, is reported to the police.
Bonding is not required to be a notary.
Only a Notary Public can 'act as' a notary. You should be able to find a notary directory online & look for someone in your area.
No, it is not the notary's responsibility to obtain an apostille. Once the notary has notarized the document and returned it to you, the notary's responsibility is over. Knowledgeable notaries will be able to tell you how to get an apostille, but they can not do it for you.
A doctor could be a notary public only if they have received notary commission from the notary control board of the state they are in. A doctor would not pick this title up automatically when he/she becomes a doctor.