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.
A Certificate of Title is one of the most notarized documents in the State of Ohio. It is an important legal document, as it officially signifies ownership of a motor vehicle or watercraft vessel.
To become a non-resident notary public, you must be a resident of a qualifying bordering state, which includes Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin. You must also have worked or maintained a business in Illinois for 30 days before this application.
An Ohio notary is an official empowered by the state to perform various acts that add an extra layer of security and credibility to legal proceedings. Their primary duties include: Verifying Signatory Identity: A notary ensures that the person signing a document is who they claim to be.
The person signs a statement to attest that the copy presented is a true copy of the original, then their signature can be notarized. In this manner, the signer is certifying the copy; the notary is only providing notarization of the signature. In Ohio, the notary cannot directly certify a copy themselves!
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
I live in Ohio, but work out of state; can I use my Ohio notary commission to notarize documents out of state? No, a notary commissioned in Ohio may only notarize documents in Ohio.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Do I have to be a United States Citizen to become a notary? The United States Supreme Court, in the case of Bernal v Fainter, decided in 1984, that a notary applicant does not have to be a United States citizen. The resident alien notary applicant must be in the country legally, however.
92.4(b) provides that these services may be performed for any person regardless of nationality so long as the document in connection with which the notarial/authentication service is required is for use within the jurisdiction of the United States.
Starting August 1, 2024, Illinois residents applying to be Notary Public or Electronic Notary Public must use our online application. Those who qualify for a hardship exemption can choose to use a paper application. For questions about this policy, please call 217-782-7017 or email enotary@ilsos.
