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.
To become a notary in Alabama, you must: 1- Be 18 years of age or older. 2- Be a resident of the county in which you are seeking appointment. 3- Not have been convicted of a felony that has become final unless a pardon has restored civil rights. 4- Not be currently a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Even though Alabama does not currently authorize its own notaries to perform online notary, Alabama law recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Alabama Code Section 35-4-26, 35-4-27, and 12-21-4.)
Alabamians have asked these questions about online notarization. I've only used an in-person notary public before. Is online notarization legal in Alabama? Yes, an online notarization is valid and enforceable in Alabama because of interstate recognition.
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, the undersigned authority, in and for said County and State, hereby certify that whose name, as__________________ (title) of _________________________ (entity name), a ___________ corporation, is signed to the foregoing instrument, and who is known to me, acknowledges before me on this day that the statements ...
Beginning September 1, 2023, the law sets minimum application requirements and mandates that both new and renewal applicants complete a pre-commission training program prepared by the Alabama Probate Judges Association and the Alabama Law Institute.
Yes, a notary can legally notarize out-of-state documents as long as they are acting within the boundaries of their jurisdiction and in ance with all local state requirements.
I, ___________ (name and style of officer) hereby certify that ___________ whose name is signed to the foregoing conveyance, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the conveyance, he executed the same voluntarily on the day the same bears date.
