Practice Tip: Do not ask a Notary Public to notarize a document without the principal appearing in person before the notary. There is one limited exception when the appearance of an individual other than the principal is allowed - for a verification or proof as defined in G.S. § 10B-3(28).
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
I, _____________________________, a Notary Public of County, , certify that ____________________________, personally appeared before me this day, and being duly sworn, stated that in his presence ________________________ (signed) (acknowledged the execution of) the foregoing instrument.
In general, the answer is a resounding no. Here's why: When a notary validates a document for a family member, there's a high possibility that they stand to benefit financially in some way. This presents a conflict of interest and may result in unethically validated signatures that another notary should be present for.
In general, the answer is a resounding no. Here's why: When a notary validates a document for a family member, there's a high possibility that they stand to benefit financially in some way. This presents a conflict of interest and may result in unethically validated signatures that another notary should be present for.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 10B-60 (d) provides that a notary will be guilty of a Class one felony if the notary does any of the following: Takes an acknowledgment or verification or proof, or administers an oath or affirmation if the notary knows it is false or fraudulent.
Notarization of Document Appear before a North Carolina Notary Public to sign the document; Obtain a certified copy which is notarized by the issuing entity (i.e., diploma, etc.); If necessary, you may use a "True Copy" affidavit for North Carolina documents and obtain a notary acknowledgment of your signature;