An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Even though Alabama does not currently authorize its own notaries to perform online notary, Alabama law recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules (Alabama Code Section 35-4-26, 35-4-27, and 12-21-4.)
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents. You are allowed to notarize documents that are sent and /or recorded across state borders — provided, of course, that you are notarizing the document within the boundaries of your jurisdiction.
The short answer is yes, notary publics are legally allowed to notarize documents from any state as long the notarial act is conducted within the geographical boundaries of the notary's state of commission.
Beginning September 1, 2023, the law sets minimum application requirements and mandates that both new and renewal applicants complete a pre-commission training program prepared by the Alabama Probate Judges Association and the Alabama Law Institute.
To become a notary in Alabama, you must: 1- Be 18 years of age or older. 2- Be a resident of the county in which you are seeking appointment. 3- Not have been convicted of a felony that has become final unless a pardon has restored civil rights. 4- Not be currently a debtor in a bankruptcy proceeding.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Is online notarization legal in Alabama? Yes, an online notarization is valid and enforceable in Alabama because of interstate recognition. Even though Alabama does not have a remote online notarization (RON) law, Alabama recognizes notarizations that are properly performed by notaries of other states.
Jurisdictional Issues For example, some states (e.g., California) limit notaries to perform only within their home state borders, while others (e.g., Montana) may allow broader authority under certain conditions.
I will be moving to another state in a few months. May I transfer my Florida notary commission to that state? No.
