What If the Signer Does Not Speak English?
In a city where hundreds of languages are spoken, this comes up constantly, and the honest answer has two parts. […]
Notary Basics
Notary Basics
Notary Basics
What Makes a Notarization Invalid?
A notarization is either valid or it is not, and when it fails it usually fails silently. Nobody tells you
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Notario Publico Is Not a Notary Public
If somebody has told you that a notario publico can help with your immigration case, please read this before you
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Why a New York Notary Cannot Certify a Copy
You bring a diploma, a passport or a birth certificate and ask the notary to certify that the copy is
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Can a Notary Notarize for a Family Member?
New York does not have a rule that says a notary may never notarize for a relative. What it has
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Can a Notary Refuse to Notarize a Document?
Yes, and in several situations a New York notary is required to. Refusing is not a customer service failure. It
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No ID? The Five Ways New York Lets a Notary Identify You
Everyone assumes a driver license is the only way. In New York it is not. The state’s notary regulations set
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Acknowledgment vs Jurat: Which Does Your Document Need?
Two notarial acts cover almost everything a New York notary does, and they are not interchangeable. Using the wrong one