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.
Without knowing your location, there may be an exception, but generally, notaries can notarize documents that will be recorded outside of their state, as long as they do so within their jurisdiction.
Does Tennessee allow online notarization? Yes, Tennessee became the fifth state to authorize online notarizations when it passed the "Online Notary Public Act" in April 2018. The new law, which went into effect on July 1, 2019, allows TN Notaries to register for their remote commissions in just a few short steps.
You are allowed to notarize documents that are sent and /or recorded across state borders — provided, of course, that you are notarizing the document within the boundaries of your jurisdiction.
Yes, California Notaries have statewide jurisdiction (GC 8200).
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
Steps to Becoming a Tennessee Notary Fill Out Your State Application Online. Submit Your Application to the State. Get Elected by the County Commission. Provide Proof of Your Bond. Collect Your Notary Commission. Get Your Notary Seal and Journal.
