In New York, is notarial wording required if the document is not going to be recorded? Can a Notary take an acknowledgment of a written statement or form with no wording and not attach a loose certificate? — S.K., New York
No. A New York Notary must always complete, sign and affix their seal to notarial wording whether or not the document will be recorded.
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