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I was asked to notarize a copy of a birth certificate. Is this allowed?
No. Notaries generally cannot notarize copies of vital records or other public records when a certified copy can be obtained from the issuing agency. Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and similar documents must be requested as ...
If I know which notarial act needs to be performed, can I choose the certificate for the signer when the certificate is invalid or missing?
No. The notary may not choose the notarial act or certificate for the signer. If the notarial act is not clearly indicated, the signer must choose the act they want performed after the notary explains the available options. However, if the document ...
I need a general certificate. Where can I get one?
There is no such thing as a “general certificate.” A notarial certificate must match the notarial act being performed. Depending on your state, the available certificate options may include an acknowledgment, jurat, or signature witnessing ...
If a document does not include a notarial statement or certificate, what should I do?
Explain to the signer that a notarial certificate must be attached before the document can be notarized. Briefly describe the available options, such as an acknowledgment and a jurat, so the signer can choose the notarial act they want performed. ...
How should you handle a hybrid notarial certificate?
You explain to the signer that the notarial statement provided is not valid. Then, you inform them that they must choose the type of notarial statement (describe each to them so they can choose) they want to use. Once the signer makes their ...