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.
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.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
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.
Yes, remote online notarization is legal in Virginia. You should take a look at the specific type of document you have and learn more about what the online notary process is in Virginia for that document.
(Also see “Remote Online Notarization” below for additional information.) Virginia Notaries may notarize a document inside or outside the Commonwealth if the document will be used in the Commonwealth or by the U.S. government (COV 47.1-13B, 47.1-13.1).
Virginia law recognizes electronic signatures as valid. Virginia's version of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, which is set forth in Virginia Code Sections 59.1-479 through 59.1-498, provides that an electronic signature will suffice when the law requires a document to be signed.
