
Can a Notary Be Subpoenaed to Court?
Many people assume that once a document is notarized, the notary disappears from the process forever. In reality, notarization creates a legal record, and in certain situations, a notary public
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Many people assume that once a document is notarized, the notary disappears from the process forever. In reality, notarization creates a legal record, and in certain situations, a notary public
Many clients assume that notaries function like law enforcement or financial institutions when it comes to reporting suspicious behavior. Others believe notaries must stay silent no matter what they see.

When a notarized document is rejected or challenged, the first question people ask is:“Who’s responsible for this mistake?” The answer depends on what went wrong — and who caused it.

When a notarized document is rejected or questioned, the first concern is often:“Who is legally responsible for this mistake?” The answer depends on what went wrong, who made the error,

Introduction Notaries are trained to be precise — but like any human service, mistakes can happen. When they do, clients often worry: Is my document invalid? Will I have to

It can be confusing — and frustrating — when a notary refuses to proceed even though your document appears complete. However, notaries are legally required to refuse service in certain
Learn how online notarization works across the United States, what documents are commonly notarized, identity and security requirements, interstate re

If you’ve ever prepared a will or estate planning document, you may have heard the term self-proving affidavit. While it’s not required in every situation, courts strongly favor these affidavits

Affidavits are sworn legal statements — and courts take them very seriously. Even small notarization errors can cause an affidavit to be rejected, delayed, or completely disregarded by a judge.