Requests And Documents That Freak Out Notaries

By 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.

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What Notaries Need To Know About Hybrid Certificates

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.

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Different Types of Witnesses (and Witnessing) Notaries May Encounter

The term "witness" has different meanings when it comes to notarization. Sometimes it means a customer wants the Notary to serve as some type of witness. It may mean the signer needs a witness to verify their identity. And sometimes it means a signer wants the Notary to perform a request that is completely outside the Notary's official duties!

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When To Use A Separate (Or Loose) Notary Certificate

A core part of a notarization is filling out the notarial certificate — details such as the date, location and signer for the notarial act taking place. If this wording is not printed on the document, you may need to attach a separate certificate form — referred to by some as a “loose certificate." Here are guidelines when to use or not to use separate certificate wording for a notarization.

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How To Fix A Bad Notary Seal Impression

Notaries often ask how they can fix a bad seal impression if the ink smears or doesn't show up clearly during a notarization. While illegible Notary seal impressions are a common reason for document rejection, fixing the problem can be simple.

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