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Attested Copy and Certified Copy: Whats the Difference? Though the phrases certifying a copy and attesting a copy are sometimes used synonymously, a certified copy and an attested copy are actually two very different things. Confused yet? Yeah, so were...
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The legal requirements for identifying a person appearing for a notarial act vary by state, so the answer is determined....
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That is a tricky question.
Technically, yes, a Notary may also serve as a witness to a document they’re notarizing. In fact, in some states, it is a common practice, especially on real estate documents. However, Notary Public Underwriters strongly cautions against this.
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Notaries are solely responsible for ensuring that every notarial certificate completed complies fully with their state’s law and administrative rules. You cannot assume year-in and year-out that your state laws, administrative rules and recommended practices remain static. They can change, subtly or dramatically, but always with the potential to affect something in the way that you perform a notarial act or provide evidence of your act in your notarial certificate.
Read more: Notarial Certificates - More Details, More Responsibility
Governor Bill Lee has just signed Senate Bill 509, which...
Read more: Tennessee Notaries: You May Now Officiate for Marriage Ceremonies!
On September 1, 2023, Alabama's notary public law will change significantly with the implementation of Senate Bill 322 (Alabama Act 2023-548). The new law amends various sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 pertaining to the office of notaries public. In this blog post, we will break down the key points of this new law.