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.
In Arizona, notaries can perform only acknowledgments, jurats, copy certifications, and oaths and affirmations. Samples of each can be found in our Notary Public Reference Manual (PDF).
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.
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 Maine notary public, you must: Be at least 18 years old; Demonstrate the ability to read and write the English language; Be either a Maine resident or have a business or place of employment with a Maine location; Not have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a disqualifying offense;
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.
California. California has some of the most stringent application requirements for Notaries in the U.S. — including a required education course and background check — and the mandatory exam is among the most challenging in any state.
New Jersey Remote Notarization: A Primer Assembly Bill 4250, which took effect on October 22, 2021, added New Jersey to the list of official RON states. The bill allows New Jersey notaries to accept eSignatures and notarize electronic documents remotely.
About Remote Online Notarization in Maine ME House Paper 1503 took effect on July 1, 2023, authorizing electronic and remote notarizations. The following notarial acts may be performed electronically or remotely: Take acknowledgments and proofs. Administer oaths and affirmations.
Online notary is legal in Maine under Title 4 §1915 of the Maine Revised Statutes. Maine law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Title 4 § 1911 of the Maine Revised Statutes.)
