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.
You create a written statement detailing the facts you're swearing to. Next, find a notary, verify your identity, sign the document in their presence, and watch them do their notary magic. Boom – notarized affidavit.
Notary applicants will need to upload their required documents to the Lt. Governor's Office via the online portal found at notary.utah. If you are having difficulty uploading your documents, please email them to notary@utah.
A notary public cannot be a disinterested party or an impartial witness when his or her own documents are involved. Notaries public cannot legally notarize their own documents or take their own acknowledgment because they cannot be an impartial witness or a disinterested party to a transaction.
Yes, online notary is legal in Utah under Utah Code § 46-1-1. Utah law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (See Utah Code § 57-2a-3.)
The most common place to get papers notarized is at a bank. You could call your bank to make sure they offer that. The second thing is, the mom would have to be there and sign the paper in front of the notary. You can't have someone just sign the paper, it has to be face to face to be valid.
A notary public can supervise when you create a photocopy of an original notarized document. In fact, having a public notary present allows you to demonstrate the trueness and validity of a copy. In retrospect, you need a professional notary agent to certify or verify your documents.
Date and sign the DS 3053 form in the presence of a public notary. Make sure a commissioned and licensed notary reviews the consent statement section. Attach DS 3053 form to the passport application.
“Do you solemnly swear under penalty of perjury that the statements in this document are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?” The signer will reply, “I do” or “Yes.” After the signer answers affirmatively (with “Yes” or “I do”), you should instruct the individual to sign in the appropriate space.
