Kentucky Oil and Gas Acknowledgment
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Can I notarize documents for my family? There is no specific prohibition against notarizing for a family member. However, to avoid any possible challenges based upon allegation of bias, conflict of interest or other impropriety, you should probably avoid the practice.
Notary embossers are round in shape and, prior to most states adopting the inked rubber stamp, were the traditional method for documenting a notarization. Some states still require a raised embossed seal, but embossers are more commonly used in conjunction with the inked rubber stamp.
Most notaries choose black ink for their inked seals. The only states with laws that require that their notaries use black ink for their seals are Florida, Oregon, Illinois, Delaware, Missouri, and Massachusetts.
Kentucky notary statutes, Kentucky Revised Statutes 423.010 - 423.990, do not require the notary to use a seal.However, if a notary wishes to obtain a seal of office, it should contain name and a notary public title such as Notary Public-State at Large or Notary Public-Special Commission.
They key difference is that for a signature witnessing, the signer must always sign the document in the Notary's presence.An acknowledgment, on the other hand, does not require the Notary to witness the signature in most states (one exception is Maryland).
Step 1: Download the Kentucky Notary Public Handbook and complete the included application. Step 2: Proceed to the County Clerk's office to complete the commissioning process. Step 3: Order your Official supplies from The Notary's Store, but you will need to order your notary bond separately.
Are all Kentucky Notaries required to use an official stamp? No, use of an official stamp is optional for Kentucky Notaries.
What is the fee to become a notary? The fee to apply to become a notary is $10.00. Applicants should submit the fee with their applications; checks should be made payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
Step 1: Require Personal Appearance. Step 2: Check Over The Document. Step 3: Carefully Identify The Signer. Step 4: Record Your Journal Entry. Step 5: Complete The Notarial Certificate. A Last Note: Never Give Advice.