Notarize Legal California UCC Forms For Free

If the signer doesn't meet certain criteria, the notary may refuse to notarize the document. Here are some situations that apply: The signer isn't there in person (unless the notary is performing a remote notarization). The signer doesn't have a photo ID or otherwise can't be properly identified.

If the signer cannot understand the document's contents, then the notary cannot notarize the document. If the signer cannot provide an adequate identification clause. If the signer is a minor, or you believe it has been coerced into signing. Wills and birth/death certificates are not notarized.

Certified copies of documents In California, the law only allows a Notary Public to certify copies of his/her journals and Power of Attorney Documents (CA Government Code sections 8205(a)(4), 8205(b)(1), and 8206(e)).

Some typical documents a notary public will notarize include real property deeds, living trusts, healthcare directives, Powers of Attorney for property management, property titles, grants and estate plans.

Documents which notaries may frequently be asked to copy, then certify or attest to: An important letter, a private financial statement, a business contract, an agreement, or other documentation are common original documents presented to a notary to certify copies of.

The credible witness must sign the notary public's official journal or the notary public must record in the notary public's official journal the type of identification document presented, the governmental agency issuing the document, the serial number of the document, and the date of issue or expiration of the document ...