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.
It typically takes between three to six weeks to get your notary license in North Carolina. This includes time to complete the mandatory six-hour notary education course, wait for your exam results, and allow for the North Carolina Secretary of State's office to process your application.
Electronic Notary Course This 4-hour online synchronous (live) course prepares a valid commissioned notary public in the state of North Carolina to become a commissioned/appointed eNotary Public. Personal appearances by the principal are still required in electronic notarization.
To become a notary public in North Carolina, you must take the Notary Public Education class, offered at various times each semester at locations throughout Raleigh and Wake County. In the class, students learn the legal, ethical and procedural requirements for notaries, based on North Carolina law.
A valid, government-issued photo identification is required of any customer seeking Notary Service. The document(s) CANNOT already have been signed nor dated. All signers must be present at the time of notarizing. If your document requires a witness(s), they must accompany you.
In Massachusetts: The Notary Public will require that you provide valid, current, government issued, photo identification. Bring the unsigned document to the Notary Public, sign the document in front of the Notary. The Notary will take your oath or acknowledgement, sign and apply their notary seal.
Yes, it is legal to work with an online notary in Massachusetts. An online notary has gone through the same credentialing process as a physical notary. Therefore, he or she can help you get your documents notarized.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Unless otherwise expressly provided, justices of the peace and notaries public may administer oaths or affirmations in all cases in which an oath or affirmation is required and take acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments.
Notary Oaths / Oaths of Office If you have been appointed as a Justice of the Peace, a Notary Public, or a member of a state commission or board by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and need to take your oath of office you may come into the City Clerk's office to take your oath.
