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.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
To apply to become a South Carolina Notary Public or renew your notary commission, you must complete the paper application Notary Public Application and Renewal Application (PDF) to mail to your county delegation office or the House of Representatives if you do not have a delegation office in your county.
You may notarize the signature of one person appearing before you and then the second person can appear before a Notary in their city/state and have their signature notarized.
Jurisdiction is limited to the physical borders of South Carolina and notarial acts cannot be performed outside of the state. However, documents for use in another state may be notarized in South Carolina so long as the notarization physically takes place within the borders of the state.
South Carolina does not have a Remote Online Notarization (RON) law. However, the state recognizes online notarizations legally performed by notaries from other states.
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.
Governor Healey has signed into law, Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 (available at: Chap. 2 of the Acts of 2023 – Supp Budget (mass)), which amend M. G. L. c. 222, Sections 23 through 33, allowing documents to be notarized online and completely digitally, without requiring physical stamps and signatures.
In conclusion, California is widely regarded as the easiest state to become a notary in due to its streamlined application process, lack of mandatory training or exams, and efficient use of technology.
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.
