What documents cannot be notarized?
Certain documents and situations cannot legally be notarized.
Examples include:
- Incomplete documents with blank spaces
- Documents without the signer present
- Documents missing notarial wording
- Copies of certain official records such as birth certificates or court-issued documents
- Documents requiring legal advice or legal document preparation
- Situations involving coercion, confusion, or lack of awareness
- Documents with signature inconsistencies
- Documents where the notary has a conflict of interest
- If you are unsure about your document, we recommend sending it for review before your appointment.