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.
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.
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.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Arizona law prohibits a notary from notarizing for themselves or spouses. Just because the law allows you to notarize for other family members, it is not recommended. You would compromise your role as an impartial witness and may jeopardize the validity of an important transaction.
Getting a document notarized is easy. Simply upload your docs, verify your identity and you will be connected to a notary via an online meeting. Notaries on the Notarize Network are always online and available 24/7.
While a notary public may also serve as a document witness to a legal document that they are notarizing, this practice is discouraged. In most cases, a person cannot be both the notary and an impartial witness simultaneously in the performance of a notarial act.
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.
The general answer is yes, Canadian notaries can notarize US documents - as long as the laws of the state in which you'll use the document allows this.
