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.
(8) A notary public shall not perform a notarial act for a spouse, lineal ancestor, lineal descendant, or sibling including in-laws, steps, or half-relatives.
If the minor's name appears on the document that requires a notarial act, the minor is the one who must sign it. Just because the signer is a minor, it has no bearing on the notarial act process. It is still required for the signer to be physically present, and produce proper identification.
This document, often required by airlines and border authorities, provides proof that the child has permission to travel with a specified adult. Getting this form notarized adds an extra layer of security and authenticity.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Be at least 18 years old. Be a resident of or maintain a place of business in Michigan. Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal residence. Be a resident of the county in which you request appointment (if you do not reside in Michigan, maintain a principal place of business in the county you request appointment)
On this DAY day of MONTH, YEAR, before me, NOTARY'S NAME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared NAME OF SIGNER(S), personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that ...
Notarizing Documents Everyone who needs to sign the document must be present - at the same time. Everyone signing the document must have a current Driver's License, State ID, or a valid U.S. Passport. The document must be completely filled out – no blank spaces.
Yes. An electronic or remote notarization must contain all the components of a complete notarization as set forth in the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA); including language to identify the notarial act as being performed electronically or remotely, if applicable.
(8) A notary public shall not perform a notarial act for a spouse, lineal ancestor, lineal descendant, or sibling including in-laws, steps, or half-relatives.
