I am commissioned by the state of Maryland. Am I allowed to notarize a document for a resident in the District of Columbia? — S.C., Maryland
No. Any notarization you perform must take place within the borders of Maryland (ACM St. Gov. 18-109). If the District resident was present in Maryland with you, you could notarize their document.
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