An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
The notary public can not travel to Texas to perform a notarial, unless he or she is commissioned in Texas.
Beginning September 1, 2023, the law sets minimum application requirements and mandates that both new and renewal applicants complete a pre-commission training program prepared by the Alabama Probate Judges Association and the Alabama Law Institute.
Alabamians have asked these questions about online notarization. I've only used an in-person notary public before. Is online notarization legal in Alabama? Yes, an online notarization is valid and enforceable in Alabama because of interstate recognition.
Yes, a notary can legally notarize out-of-state documents as long as they are acting within the boundaries of their jurisdiction and in ance with all local state requirements.
Yes, a notary can legally notarize out-of-state documents as long as they are acting within the boundaries of their jurisdiction and in ance with all local state requirements.
It is also possible to have a document notarized by a local foreign notary and then have the document authenticated for use in the United States. In countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention, this is a simplified process.
To become a notary in Alabama, you must: 1- Be 18 years of age or older. 2- Be a resident of the county in which you are seeking appointment. 3- Not have been convicted of a felony that has become final unless a pardon has restored civil rights. 4- Not be currently a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Going back to the example mentioned above, a notary public who's commissioned in Florida can notarize a document that was created in Texas, so long as the act is done in Florida. The notary public can not travel to Texas to perform a notarial, unless he or she is commissioned in Texas.
A notary public has statewide jurisdiction and may perform notarial acts in any county in the state of Texas.
