Can a Notary from El Paso, TX authorize documents in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico? — F.F., Texas
No, the Texas Notary cannot notarize a signature while in Mexico. The Texas Notary may only notarize while physically in Texas (GC 406.003).
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