2012年7月31日 星期二

Types of Docs That Need to Be Notarized


Documents that create a legally binding agreement typically require notarization.

This will vary according to local laws. It's your client's responsibility to consult with their attorney to understand the state and local laws.

Acknowledgements. These certify the signer appeared in person before the notary, was identified by the notary and acknowledged signing the document or documents.

Jurats. These are found in sword documents like affidavits. They certify the signer appeared before the notary and signed in the notary's presence. They also certify the signer took an oath or affirmation from the notary.

Certified Copy of Power of Attorney. POA is a legal authorization giving another person authorization to act on one's behalf. Banks, corporation and courts won't accept a POA unless it's notarized. Notaries certify the copy is identical to the original.

Oaths and Affirmations. Oaths are solemn promises to God. Affirmations are solemn promises made to one's personal honor.

Proofs of Execution. These certify that a witness personally appeared and swore to the notary that another person signed a document.

Depositions. These are the administration of an oath or certificate.

Apostille. These are certifications or legalizations generally necessary for documents which may be sent to other countries. Apostille is a French word meaning certification.

Just like it's up to your client to understand their local laws regarding notarization, they must also know what category of notarization they need. Notaries may not provide this legal direction. Doing so constitutes unauthorized practice of law and is illegal.

Specific Documents Notarized

Primary documents you may notarize include loan documents, deeds and other real estate documents, affidavits, powers of attorney (POA), adoption and custody papers, banking documents, jail documents and corporate materials including contracts.

Medical documents including convalescent care records and living wills also need notarized.

Documents which require certification for acceptance into a foreign country (apostille) may include international adoption papers, diplomas issued by an American college or university, and records and contracts for a company doing business in a foreign country.




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