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 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.
Though, notarizing a document in a foreign language which you cannot understand is not illegal, proceed with caution through the process to ensure you are completing your notarial duties completing.
A notary public has statewide jurisdiction and may perform notarial acts in any county in the state of Texas.
An online notary public is a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas who has the authority to perform a remote notarization using an audio-visual conference rather than having the individual physically appear before the notary at the time of the notarization.
As of April 10, 2020, Arizona Notaries may register to perform remote online notarizations (RONs). If you want to become an online Notary in AZ, here are the steps you are required to complete. Hold an existing commission as a traditional Notary Public. Read the AZ Remote Online Notary Rules before applying.
There is no statute that addresses this question, but the general rule is that a Texas notary cannot perform a notarization on any document in which he or she is a party to the instrument or in which he or she has a personal or financially beneficial interest in the transaction.
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.
In Arizona, notaries can perform only acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, and oaths and affirmations. Samples of each can be found in our Notary Public Reference Manual (PDF).
Filing By Mail. Secretary of State. Attn: Notary Dept. 1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808. In-Person Filing - Phoenix Office. State Capitol Executive Tower. 1700 W. Washington Street. Suite 220. In-Person Filing - Tucson Office. Arizona State Complex Building. 400 West Congress. Second Floor, Suite 221.
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.
