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.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Your authority to notarize is valid only within the state of Mississippi. Notarizing outside Mississippi by a Mississippi Notary is void and illegal.
The general answer is yes, Canadian notaries can notarize US documents - as long as the laws of the state in which you'll use the document allows this.
To perform remote online notarization in Minnesota the notary public must be currently registered as an active Minnesota Notary, and states in a formal registration that they intend to use communication technology pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 358.645.
Can I notarize a document that was created in another state? Yes. The portion of the notarial certificate that says "State of _________, County of _________" is called the venue and reflects where the notarization occurs regardless where the document originated.
Mississippi: Under Executive Order No. 1467, Mississippi allows temporary online notarization through 2024.
Here are the top twelve most common errors made by notaries: Making an Illegible Notary Stamp Impression. Improper Storage of Your Notary Stamp and Journal. Not Determining the Signer's Competency and Willingness to Sign. Notarizing for Close Relatives. Failing to Remain Properly Trained.
