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.
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.
California. California has some of the most stringent application requirements for Notaries in the U.S. — including a required education course and background check — and the mandatory exam is among the most challenging in any state.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Yes, a notary can legally notarize out-of-state documents as long as they are acting within the boundaries of their jurisdiction and in ance with all local state requirements.
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.
Alabamians have asked these questions about online notarization. I've only used an in-person notary public before. Is online notarization legal in Alabama? Yes, an online notarization is valid and enforceable in Alabama because of interstate recognition.
