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You should not notarize an incomplete document because of the risk of potential fraud. For example, if a document selling a vehicle to someone else for an agreed amount was signed and notarized with the selling price left blank, a dishonest person could fill in a different amount later and claim that was the agreed sum of money.
Read MoreA "Proof of Life" document or "Life Certificate" is a form used by foreign governments and institutions to qualify pensioners and other beneficiaries living abroad for financial benefits. These forms often include instructions that the document must be presented to a Notary, and sometimes ask the Notary to certify that the person named in the document is currently living.
Read MoreBy signing and affixing an official seal on certificate wording, a Notary confirms that the signature was properly notarized and that they had proper authority to notarize the signature — but for some people, that isn’t enough. Some Notaries have been asked to go further and fill out and sign an affidavit where they swear or affirm that they are authorized to perform their duties and that they notarized a document on a certain date. Some of these affidavits may ask the Notary to describe the type of identification used and the type of document signed.
Read MoreIn recent decades, the nondisclosure agreement (NDA) has become ubiquitous in the workplace. Nondisclosure agreements are used for a variety of purposes including employment agreements, sales, procurement and other functions, ensuring businesses protect their intellectual property and trade secrets from competitors. Over time, these documents have grown in popularity as a way to ensure the wheels of commerce stay greased.
Read MoreIf the patient’s family or caregivers are present, be on the lookout for any signs that might indicate that they are coercing the patient to sign the paperwork, especially if they have any vested interest in the documents being signed, such as a financial power of attorney.
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