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Notary Bulletin

May I Notarize My Husband’s Signature When He Buys A Car?

By NNA Staff on March 14, 2018

New Hotline Resized 3Am I permitted to notarize my husband's car purchase? — D.W., Pennsylvania

No. Effective October 26, 2017, Pennsylvania Notaries may not notarize the signature of their spouse on any document in which the Notary or spouse has a direct or pecuniary interest (see 57 Pa.C.S.A. 304).

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Walter Marshall

08 May 2018

May I notarize documents for my brother?

National Notary Association

08 May 2018

Hello. To help us answer your question can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Ronald GIllis

08 May 2018

Walter, while some states might permit it, or not expressly forbid it, it is probably safe not to do any family member no matter your state, that way there is no express, implied, or potential conflict that would could cause problems with the document. I', in Florida, and I don't think Florida expressly forbids it, but I would never notarize for my sister or brother, or even nephews just to avoid the slim chance of a perceived conflict.

Ronald GIllis

08 May 2018

Walter, while some states might permit it, or not expressly forbid it, it is probably safe not to do any family member no matter your state, that way there is no express, implied, or potential conflict that would could cause problems with the document. I', in Florida, and I don't think Florida expressly forbids it, but I would never notarize for my sister or brother, or even nephews just to avoid the slim chance of a perceived conflict.

Rosa Ruiz

08 May 2018

Need the status of my order

National Notary Association

09 May 2018

Hello. Our Customer Care team can assist you by phone at 1-800-876-6827 or by email at services@nationalnotary.org.

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