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.
Yes. While using a remote notarization system/platform a notary public must adhere to all the requirements as set forth in the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts (MiLONA), as amended.
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.
Though, notarizing a document in a foreign language which you cannot understand is not illegal, proceed with caution through the process to ensure you are completing your notarial duties completing.
An online notary public is a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas who has the authority to perform a remote notarization using an audio-visual conference rather than having the individual physically appear before the notary at the time of the notarization.
Some common types of documents that require notarization are as follows: Legal documents: Like affidavits and power of attorney forms. Authorization agreements for nonparent care of a child must be signed in front of a notary. Real estate documents: Deeds, mortgages, and lease agreements.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
(2) A notary public shall not do any of the following: (a) Perform a notarial act upon any record executed by himself or herself. (b) Notarize his or her own signature. (c) Take his or her own deposition or affidavit.
(1) A notary public shall place his or her signature on every record upon which he or she performs a notarial act. The notary public shall sign his or her name exactly as his or her name appears on his or her application for commission as a notary public.
Sec. 7. (1) A record or signature shall not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
So, can a notary public notarize out-of-state documents? 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.
