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So, if the hybrid requires you to take the signer’s acknowledgment and administer an oath, do both. If the wording says, “Signed and acknowledged before me,” you must actually witness the signature and have the signer acknowledge signing the document. The signer couldn’t sign the document before coming to acknowledge his or her signature to you.
Read MoreNo one likes to deal with government red tape. For Notaries, red tape usually means confusing or inappropriate requests to notarize government forms. It might be instructions on the form to perform an unauthorized act, stamp a document without room for the seal, place half a seal impression on a photo or complete notarial wording that doesn’t comply with the law. If you encounter one of these tricky forms, here’s what you need to ask before proceeding.
Read MoreBelow is a listing of general Notary information for each state along with contact information and a listing of all the Notary forms and certificates that can be used in that state.
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