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Guiding Principle III - Personal Appearance

Guiding Principle III - Personal Appearance

While most state Notary laws are inconsistent in aspects like seal requirements, recordkeeping and mandatory education, there is one key area in which they are united: The requirement that a document signer and any witness identifying the signer be present before a Notary at the time of the notarization.

Hotline Tip: Avoid Being Sued

Hotline Tip: Avoid Being Sued

Most civil lawsuits against Notaries stem from three causes. Here’s what they are and how to avoid them.

The Legal Description Ranks Notary Case Among Top 10 Court Decisions Of 2009

The Legal Description Ranks Notary Case Among Top 10 Court Decisions Of 2009

A groundbreaking Illinois Appellate Court decision that mandated Notaries adhere to a standard of care that goes beyond state laws has been named one of the top 10 most influential cases of 2009 by The Legal Description, a respected trade publication for the legal, real estate and mortgage services industries.

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