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.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Maine State Law1 defines two types of non-manual signatures: electronic and digital. Both types of signatures provide a legal way to replace handwritten signatures in virtually every process.
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.)
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.
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;
Notary Public is an ancient office with many citations throughout Maine statute. The primary duty is to formally witness transactions involving paper documents. Only Maine adult residents can become and function as Maine Notaries Public.
To qualify for appointment as a notary public in Maine, the applicant must: Be at least 18 years of age. Be a resident of Maine or a resident of another state with a business or place of employment in the State of Maine. Be able to pass an examination administered by the Secretary of State.
The processing time for Notary Applications is 10 - 15 business days.
